Episode 360: How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations
18/05/2026 | 42 min
Can increased pitch rate accelerate fermentation at 8°C? How does pitch rate influence aroma formation in different lager yeast strains? Is there an optimal pitch rate for balancing clean flavour with desired complexity? Special Guest: Richard Preiss.
Episode 072: Yeast Propagation
11/05/2026 | 39 min
Understanding the basics of yeast propagation is critical for commercial brewers of all sizes. With 50 years of experience researching yeast, Graham Stewart joins us to talk about the basic principles of brewer's yeast propagation. Special Guest: Graham Stewart.
Episode 359: Brewing Yeast Volume 1: Yeast Fundamentals and Propagation
04/05/2026 | 41 min
A discussion with the authors of a new book about yeast. Special Guests: Bill Maca and Florian Kuplent.
Episode 241: Mash Filters
27/04/2026 | 34 min
How & why to operate a mash filter Special Guest: Jason Platek.
Episode 358: Lager Sensory at von Trapp
20/04/2026 | 30 min
How von Trapp uses sensory to lock in lagers. Special Guest: Jack Van Paepeghem.
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