Wickerhamomyces anomalus

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Tammuz
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Wickerhamomyces anomalus

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I was curious if anyone has tried to co pitch this in their ferment. I've been thinking about adding it around 36 hours into the ferment of a rum wash.
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Re: Wickerhamomyces anomalus

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I have not, but it does seem it could be useful in a blend, particularly if you leave ferments sitting around in areas that are exposed to fungus or have had issues in the past.

Here are some notes relative to a beer: https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2 ... a-and.html
and another study relative to winemaking: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/4/3/68
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bilgriss wrote: Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:37 am I have not, but it does seem it could be useful in a blend, particularly if you leave ferments sitting around in areas that are exposed to fungus or have had issues in the past.

Here are some notes relative to a beer: https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2 ... a-and.html
and another study relative to winemaking: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/4/3/68
I'm looking at producing more fragrances and β-Damascone . Not worried about the need to fight fungus.
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Re: Wickerhamomyces anomalus

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Have you found a source for it?
There are two types of people in this world.
1. Those that can extrapolate from incomplete information.
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Re: Wickerhamomyces anomalus

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Looking at different varieties to see what they are throwing off. Strain y3 and d 1-4 look interesting. I know nothing about baijiu but they use these in there fermentation.
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