Episode 360: How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations
From Master Brewers Podcast by Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA)
May 18, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
This episode explores the effects of pitch rate on cold lager fermentations and aroma formation in different yeast strains.
Can increased pitch rate accelerate fermentation at 8°C? How does pitch rate influence aroma formation in different lager yeast strains? Is there an optimal pitch rate for balancing clean flavour with desired complexity? Special Guest: Richard Preiss. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: 2026 Master Brewers Conference — October 22-24: Virginia Beach, VA Lager Yeast: Impact of Pitch Rate on Efficiency and Flavour in Cold Fermentation — Escarpment Labs Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Join Master Brewers
People in this episode
Guest: Richard Preiss
Topics covered
- pitch rate
- cold lager fermentation
- lager yeast
- aroma formation
- fermentation efficiency
- flavour complexity
Keywords
- pitch rate
- cold fermentation
- lager yeast
- aroma
- flavour complexity
- fermentation
- Master Brewers Conference
Sponsors
Hopsteiner, Proximity Malt, BSG, Berkeley Yeast, The Lupulin Exchange
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Lager Yeast: Impact of Pitch Rate on Efficiency and Flavour in Cold Fermentation
Places: Virginia Beach, VA
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