In this episode of the Quality-focused Pro Brewers Podcast, Hendo from Rockstar Brewer Academy discusses the cost and benefits of yeast repitching with Derek Lacey from Bluestone Yeast. They delve into why liquid yeast is relatively new to the Australian market and how it is cost-effective when repitched multiple times in commercial breweries. Derek explains the benefits of reusing yeast including reduced costs, increased production capacity, and better-quality beer. They also touch on practical methods of repitching yeast, the equipment needed for pro-brewers just starting out, and ways to ensure quality and sanitation in the repitching process. Key points include the potential cost savings, the importance of good plant sanitation, and the practicality of using basic equipment like hoses, sight glasses, microscopes and haemocytometers for repitching yeast.

00:00 Introduction: The Cost of Yeast

00:41 Meet the Guest: Derek Lacey from Bluestone Yeast

01:50 The Infancy of the Australian Liquid Yeast Market

03:01 Challenges with Liquid Yeast Adoption

10:31 Practical Tips for Repitching Yeast

18:56 Equipment Needed for Yeast Repitching

23:08 Starting with Basic Equipment

24:02 The Importance of Quality Hemocytometers

26:29 Cost and Convenience of Dry Yeast

29:56 Repitching Yeast for Cost Savings

33:37 Quality Control in Yeast Repitching

40:17 Tips for Pro Brewers on Repitching Yeast

40:58 Connecting with Bluestone Yeast

Want to chat with Derek from Bluestone? Head here – https://calendly.com/derek-bluestoneyeast/yeast-management-discussion (this is not a sponsored link and Hendo is not remunerated for any business you may do with Bluestone Yeast – just doing the industry a solid)

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