Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) is a critical parameter in beer analysis that leads to healthy fermentation, and, thus better beer quality. It is a measure of the concentration of amino acids and small peptides that are essential for yeast metabolism. In simpler terms, it indicates the amount of food available for yeast, helping them convert…
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Recently we’ve worked on a method to categorize our yeast strain's alcohol tolerance level more accurately. We developed a standardized method to give brewers a more quantifiable description. In this procedure, we use a media such as YPD and add ethanol in various percentages in a 96-well plate. Yeast is inoculated in each well at…
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Every company talks about quality and why it’s important to them, including us. We think what we do to ensure quality, including purity, viability, and performance, really sets us apart from the rest. Here’s why: 21 Long Days of Propagation: Why We Do It Instead of going 0 to 100, we focus on making yeast…
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Over a decade ago, we sought to produce a dry White Labs strain to support the growing interest in dry brewing yeasts. During that quest, we found that there wasn’t a good opportunity to make the dry yeast we wanted to make, one we could 100% stand behind. After several years of research and trials…
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The Next Generation The Next Generation of PurePitch® is finally here with key advancements to make your brew day easier. One of the most important is that PurePitch® is NOW AT 2X THE PITCH! Why Care About Pitch Rates In our decades of research and working with brewing partners, we know that having a precise…
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A Global Trend For craft brewers, producing low-ABV beers is an opportunity to extend their portfolio and appeal to a new generation of beer drinkers, which is shifting towards healthier eating and drinking habits, with reduced calories and alcohol consumption. These beers also enable easier compliance with harsher government policies on driving under alcohol influence…
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A Global Trend The beer industry, in particular the craft beer segment, has been in continuous expansion for the past few decades. Many trends and styles appeared and disappeared over this period, but one segment keeps gaining momentum: Non-Alcoholic and Low Alcohol Beers (NAB/LAB). For craft brewers, producing low-ABV beers is an opportunity to extend…
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Fermenting with Kveik Yeast Lager brewing can sometimes be daunting because a crisp, clean lager requires weeks to ferment properly with traditional lager yeast. Cold and slow fermentations with lager yeast create a unique mouthfeel, aroma, and flavor that can’t be rushed. Recently, a new wave of innovation is gaining in popularity - using Kveik…
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Yeast Pitching Calculator Have you seen or used our PurePitch® Next Generation Pouches? Do you still have some questions about what is printed on the pouch and how much to use? If the recommendations confuse you a little bit, or you just want to dig into some of the science behind it, keep reading! Same…
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Kveik Strains are ready to spring into your summer brews! Have you ever heard of a strain that can ferment hot and fast without adding phenolic characters to let your hops and malt shine?! Don’t have temperature control for the hot summer months? Need to knock out a brew in less than 10 days? We…
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We offer third-party analytical testing that is independent of the White Labs’ internal yeast production laboratory. Tests are conducted using the strictest standards employing methods prescribed by the American Society of Brewing Chemists and AOAC. White Labs conducts tests and delivers results in a prompt manner, providing customers with information that is both timely and…
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Guide To Cider Fermentations Who doesn’t love a crisp, refreshing cider in any season? The artisanal cider market is changing the way cider is perceived in America, from a sugary sweet beverage to a complex unique alternative to beer. White Labs has several products to help you create the perfect hard cider. Yeast Choice Matters…
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