Greetings homebrewers!
Just a reminder that our next homebrewing-centric workshop will be held on 2/16/13 here at our San Diego location. If you're unable to attend in person, we offer a live webinar as well. This workshop provides a comprehensive education in the role of yeast in brewing and will be invaluable to you as you continue to refine your brewing process.
Speakers include White Labs people Chris White, Neva Parker, Kara Taylor and John Carroll.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Welcome/ Intro to Yeast
1.1. Metabolism
1.2. Fermentation
1.3. Handling
2. Yeast Strain Selection & Flavor Impact
2.1. Yeast strains
2.2. How flavor works
2.3. Tasting
3. Yeast Pitch Rates
3.1. Recommended rates – what is correct?
3.2. Impact of pitch rate on beer
3.3. Calculations
4. Yeast Starters
4.1. How to make a proper starter
4.2. Aeration vs. oxygenation vs. stir-plate
4.3. Considerations when making a starter
5. Yeast Handling
5.1. Collecting & harvesting
5.2. Yeast rinsing
5.3. Storage
5.4. Re-using yeast
6. Q&A Speakers Panel
Registration: $175
Includes workshop, reception, & seminar luncheon
For more information or to sign up, please contact us at info@whitelabs.com