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Yeast Pitch Rate and Recipe Sizing

  • 1.  Yeast Pitch Rate and Recipe Sizing

    Posted yesterday

    Hi you brilliant brewing minds.

    I am looking to gain some real world insight into adjusting pitching rates for various batch sizes. I am trying to match the fermentation characteristics across 2 facilities. 1 facility brews 25hl batches; the other facility brews 50-100hl batches. These are dry pitches. Should the larger batches have a higher pitch rate to account for the additional stress on yeast  in larger vessels? Your feedback and insight is most appreciated.

    Happy Brewing! 



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    Stewart Brown
    Director of Brewing Operations
    Banff Hospitality Collective
    Banff, Alberta
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