Episode 360: How Pitch Rate Affects Cold Lager Fermentations

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?

Special Guest: Richard Preiss.

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