Escarpment Labs : Improving Yeast Management

By repitching yeast, breweries can significantly reduce their total yeast costs, enhance operational efficiency, and access a wider range of yeast strains. The talk covers critical topics such as best practices for yeast cropping, storage, and repitching techniques. It also emphasizes the importance of yeast nutrition, dissolved oxygen, and mineral and vitamin supplementation to ensure consistent fermentation performance. The presentation highlights strategies tailored for breweries of different sizes, offering insights into improving yeast handling and quality control without the need for additional equipment. By understanding and implementing these methods, brewers can maximize their yeast's potential across multiple generations, contributing to better cost management and better beer.