All Things Fermentation Blog

R&D Experiment: WLP655 Belgian Sour Mix 1 Over Time
Brewing Technical
QA/QC
Pitch Rate
Sour Beer
Titratable Acidity
Jul 22, 2024

R&D Experiment: WLP655 Belgian Sour Mix 1 Over Time

WLP655 Belgian Sour Mix 1 is a unique blend of Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus. Beers produced with Belgian blends, such as WLP655, are often aged in bottles or barrels for several months, continuously evolving their sensory profiles. The impacts of different fermentation conditions on beer evolution are not fully understood. Our R&D team experimented…

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Quick and Easy Cell Counting Tips
Brewing Technical
Cell Counting
Pitch Rate
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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Reliable Pitch Rate for Reliable Fermentation
Homebrewing
PurePitch Next Generation
Yeast Health
Viability
Pitch Rate
Nov 16, 2022

Reliable Pitch Rate for Reliable Fermentation

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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PurePitch® Next Generation: Yeast Pitching Calculator
Brewing Technical
PurePitch Next Generation
Viability
Pitch Rate
Wort Oxygenation
May 17, 2022

PurePitch® Next Generation: Yeast Pitching Calculator

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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Cell Counting Your Yeast Culture
Brewing Technical
Cell Counting
Pitch Rate
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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