Commercial environments typically utilize two types of cooling: comfort cooling and process cooling. Comfort cooling is what we are typically most familiar with– think air conditioning and other cooling systems used to keep living and work places at comfortable temperatures. While most people aren’t as familiar with process cooling, we all regularly use items that […]
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Craft Brews: What Determines Alcohol Content?
Craft brewing is an incredibly diverse industry. Brewers have a touch of artistry at how they craft their beers, with fermentation times, yeasts and temperatures varying to get the precise flavor desired. All of these things have an impact on alcohol content, which is one of the most important aspects of craft brewing. Alcohol content […]
Lager vs. Ale
Around the world there are various styles of brilliantly crafted beers. From popular crisp lagers to heavy roasted stout there is a beer for just about everyone. Beer is comprised of four main ingredients: water, yeast, malt and hops. It seems so simple! So, how do breweries create such unique flavors? The answer is in […]
Hydroponics and Marijuana
When it comes to growing marijuana, hydroponics is an attractive option for growing high-quality buds. A hydroponics setup tends to produce plants quickly (relative to traditional growing methods) and can be used in just about any sized space. Additionally, utilizing hydroponics allows growers to precisely control the nutrients the plants are receiving; this, in […]
No Soil? No Problem! An In-Depth Look at Hydroponics
Hydroponics is a popular (and rapidly growing) horticulture method that involves growing plants without soil.Thanks to years of research, there are several hydroponics setup options today. Success in hydroponics is achieved when root health is carefully monitored. Hydroponics is derived from the Greek words “hydro”, meaning (you guessed it) “water”, and “ponos”, meaning “labor. Put […]
