Ever wonder which yeast would go well in a blonde ale recipe? At White Labs, we took the White Lab Brewing Co's concept of using the same base recipe and making the only difference the yeast strain to highlight its importance!
In collaboration with Craft Beer Professionals, we went coast to coast from San Diego, CA to Norfolk, VA to see our brewery friends at Three Notch'd Brewing, Makers Craft Brewery, and Elation Brewing to give them the ultimate yeast challenge!
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to take our side-by-side tasting over zoom. Although we couldn't taste them in person together, all the beers came out delicious and different!
For decades, brewers have worked around yeast limitations, recycling from cone to cone, managing variability, and adjusting expectations. But yeast is alive, and even small shifts can cause significant differences in fermentation. That's where technology meets tradition. Over our 30 years of business, we have tinkered with the best ways to provide the best yeast…
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With winter on its way, now is the perfect time to craft robust beers that stand up to the season from barleywines and imperial stouts to other high-gravity styles. Get a head start on your brewing schedule to ensure these complex beers are perfectly aged and ready to enjoy by winter’s arrival. Making these big,…
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West Coast IPA has been a mainstay beer style for many craft breweries. This beer style has evolved over the years, but some things remain the same: a bitter, clean, highly attenuative beer bursting with intense hop character. Here are some quick tips and tricks to consider when crafting your next West Coast IPA. Dial…
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