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Episode 360: How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations
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- Master Brewers Podcast
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- May 18, 2026
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- 2522
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Summary
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