Sake production is an artisanal Japanese practice growing in the USA. Traditional production relies on subjective in-person analysis, such as monitoring temperature, humidity, and color to prevent sporulation. Sporulation, the overgrowth of koji, leads to loss of product, more specifically 140kg of rice, 20 hours of labor, and additional lead times. A system to standardize control of koji growth without compromising the appearance of the current table would benefit the Void Sake Company.
Natalie Cupples
natalie.cupples@uky.edu
Makenna Hull
makenna.hull@uky.edu
Benjamin Lin
benji@uky.edu
Anastasia Myers
anastasia.myers@uky.edu
Dr. Tyler Barzee
tjbarzee@uky.edu
Justin LeVaughn
justin@thevoidsake.com
Dr. Alicia Modenbach
alicia.modenbach@uky.edu
Dr. Mick Peterson
mick.peterson@uky.edu