Episode 360
How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations
May 18th, 2026
42 mins 2 secs
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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?
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