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!
Our PurePitch® Next Generation’s modular size fits perfectly with the advancements we have made in precise and consistent cell concentrations. Each lot is cultured and harvested with specific specifications to ensure each pouch arrives with a consistent and precise cell count. Making all strains and lots you’re getting the same amount of cells in each and every pouch!
PurePitch Next Generation is designed to pitch at 7.5 million cells/mL, a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges.
Our easy recommendations work for most fermentations. We wanted to help factor in the cell count math for you. With a modular size, scaling up is easy at an industry recommended pitch rate.
We recommend doubling your pitch rate when starting your fermentation below 61℉/16℃ or at a higher gravity of 18P or higher.
If your fermentation has both, we recommend tripling your pitch rate. These are due to some important factors explained below.
The most important reason is that colder temperatures inhibit yeast activity to some extent, resulting in reduced or slower cell growth. Slower cell growth can cause longer fermentation timelines, varying flavor profiles, and most commonly a stuck fermentation. To prevent this, we recommend pitching more yeast to ensure complete fermentation. This means increasing your pitch rate to 12+ million cells/mL versus the standard 7.5 million cells/mL.
Higher gravity brews provide a higher stress environment for yeast cells. Not only is the wort viscous and challenging to reach adequate DO (dissolved oxygen) levels, but higher gravity fermentations also need the healthiest yeast possible to withstand the higher alcohol levels. To overcome this challenge, more yeast is required for robust and reliable fermentation.
Still unsure how much to use? We have you covered there too! Our online yeast calculator provides an easy way to find and customize your pitching rate.
Input your batch size, pitching temperature, and starting gravity, and let the calculator give you the optimal pitching rate and the number of pouches needed.
Are you looking for a specific pitch rate? Do you want to under-pitch for a kveik fermentation or pitch a lager fermentation at a higher rate such as 1.5 million cells/mL/°Plato?
Our calculator also provides an advanced button where you can customize the pitch rate by moving the Pitching Slider to your perfect pitching rate, larger or smaller!
With PurePitchⓇ Next Generation, we made it easier by giving you the customization to create your own fool-proof fermentation!