
AAB: 93 The Budding Science of New Yeast Strains
From All About Beer by All About Beer
June 1, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 93
About this episode
This episode discusses the advancements in yeast strains and their impact on brewing efficiency and flavor.
Without yeast, there is no beer. Yeast occurs naturally and for millennia, it operated mysteriously. After the invention of the microscope, scientists could see and start to isolate and control yeast. Now, thanks to new scientific developments, there are new yeast strains, designed to work better in current breweries, with current ingredients and to produce currently in vogue flavors. There is probably no other area in brewing where science is making beer better. This Episode is Sponsored by: Hopsteiner Let’s talk brewhouse efficiency: Replacing pellet loads with Salvo cannot only boost aroma density, but reduce trub load and increase beer wart. Seems like simple math, but if it is still not obvious— replacing pellets with Salvo can give you MORE BEER per batch with BETTER brewhouse efficiency. Salvo —designed for brewers who are tired of sacrificing yield for aroma Explore flavor solutions at shop.hopsteiner.com . Escarpment Laboratories Tired of inconsistent fermentations and off-flavors in your beer? It’s time to strike back with Yeast Lightning Nutrient from Escarpment Labs. Unlike generic nutrients, Yeast Lightning is a balanced blend containing bioavailable zinc, magnesium…
Topics covered
- yeast strains
- brewing science
- fermentation
- beer flavor
- brewhouse efficiency
Keywords
- yeast
- brewing
- flavors
- fermentation
- Hopsteiner
- Escarpment Laboratories
- Salvo
- Yeast Lightning
Sponsors
Hopsteiner, Escarpment Laboratories
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Salvo, Yeast Lightning Nutrient
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