Homebrewer's Guide to Yeast Strain Selection

With so many beer styles to brew and yeast strains available for fermentation, it can be a bit overwhelming for homebrewers to decide which strain is right for your recipe. Lance Shaner of Omega Yeast Labs breaks down the vital stats of yeast strains -- phenolics, flocculation, attenuation, temperature range, alcohol tolerance, flavor profile -- and offers expert advice on using this information to pinpoint a yeast strain that will get you the flavor and performance you want. (See below for chapter/topic timestamps.) #homebrew #yeast #fermentation

Omega Yeast Strains at NB

All Brewer's Yeast Strains at NB

Playlist: Omega Yeast Labs Videos

00:00 - Video Introduction
01:03 - Lance Shaner Introduction
01:55 - Style Doesn't Alway Dictate Strain
04:00 - Phenolics
05:49 - Flocculation
07:29 - Flocculation vs Haze
09:33 - Attenuation
12:22 - Alcohol Tolerance
13:31 - Flavor Profile Description
15:05 - Notes on Lager Yeast
16:59 - Pushing the Boundaries!

[TheGoodCrusader]

There are no brew shops where I live, what is a good place to order malted grain in bulk? I would prefer quality grain.

[cakedayy]

Using CRISPR to genetically modify yeast strains for brewing is such a flex

[jpsion]

i can only do extracts…so whichever yeast came with the kit. though i use yeast food to give them a kick

[brieninsac]

Is there a yeast I can use in making lagers and pilsners but with a fermentation temp of around 72-74 degrees? I've heard I can get off-flavors if fermenting beyond the recommend temps.

[anthonyrstrawbridge]

If I recall correctly, In days of ol the wooden paddle or spoon accentuated like a big beard. 👈🤡👉