Exploring Kveik Yeast's No-Wait Fermentation

Charlie Papazian describes Kveik yeast as something that could revolutionize fermentation as we know it. It can ferment lager-like beers in just days ....and at uncontrolled high temperatures.

Richard Preiss is not only a Molecular Biology & Genetics scientist but also quite experienced with Kveik yeast.  Please join us to hear more about the origins, traditions, capabilities, and cautions for this amazing new discovery.

Historically traditional ingredients fermented with Kveik

Kveik best practice: fast fermentation at high temperatures

Lower costs: equipment, water, and fermentors

Commercial Calibration: New Belgium Fat Tire

Richard Preiss is cofounder of Escarpment Laboratories, a yeast company focused on providing fermentation solutions for craft brewers. The company is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Richard holds a MSc. in Molecular Biology & Genetics from the University of Guelph. He is a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas and American Society of Brewing Chemists. Richard leads the R&D efforts of the company with the focus on creating new products and better solutions for brewers.

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Demystifying Kveik Yeast - Richard Preiss - Escarpment Labs