This week we’re putting on our lab coats and goggles for a true beer geek adventure—yeast experiments! We cracked open a special set of four collaboration beers from Elusive, UnBarred, and Lallemand, each brewed with the same malt and hops but fermented with different yeast strains. To help us navigate the science (and keep us from bumbling our way through too many Google searches), we’re joined by the brilliant Alix from Lallemand. She dives deep into why yeast is way more than just the alcohol-maker—it’s the flavour-shaper, aroma-creator, and unsung hero of brewing.
Together, we taste through the lineup—comparing the clean, sherbety BRY-97 with the juicy peach-citrus hit of Aurora, the Belgian-style farmhouse tang of Saison, and the clove-and-banana whispers of the Wit strain. Along the way, Alix drops some absolute gems about biotransformation, hybrid yeast strains, and even the art of “schmooing” yeast cells (yes, that’s a thing!). We also chat about brewers breaking yeast “rules,” the challenges of low-alcohol brewing, and—of course—the importance of good socks and merch in the beer world. It’s equal parts nerdy and fun, and by the end, you’ll never look at yeast the same way again. 🍻
Find out more about Lallemand here:
<a href='https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/global'>https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/global</a>
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https://www.elusivebrewing.com/buy-bottled-beer
 
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Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - <a href='https://www.silvermansound.com/'>https://www.silvermansound.com</a>

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