# Episode 360: How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations

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Podcast: [Master Brewers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-brewers-podcast-558115)
Published: 2026-05-18T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.masterbrewerspodcast.com/360
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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

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