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Quick and Easy Cell Counting Tips
Brewing Technical
Cell Counting
Apr 3, 2024

Quick and Easy Cell Counting Tips

Pitching the right amount of yeast is key to reliable fermentations and great-tasting beer every time. Cell counting yeast cultures help determine the correct volume/weight of live yeast needed and the current condition of the generation, making for more consistent fermentations. Differences in pitching rate can affect flavor production, fermentation speed, yeast health, and flocculation,…

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Cell Counting Your Yeast Culture
Brewing Technical
Cell Counting
Mar 26, 2021

Cell Counting Your Yeast Culture

Cell counting provides two vital metrics: the total amount of cells in a storage vessel and a culture’s viability (amount of living cells). This information can then be used to decide if a culture is capable of another healthy fermentation. In addition, it can be used to calculate the exact volume needed to achieve a…

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