Collection: Yeast

Yeast are the main drivers of quality beer making. Yeast ferment malt sugars, creating carbon dioxide and alcohol as by-products.

During fermentation, yeast produce a whole range of flavoring compounds, including esters, phenols, and a large variety of other chemicals. These compounds will dramatically change the character of the final beer. Comparing a traditional German Hefeweizen to an American Blonde Ale, the main flavors of each are directly related to the specific strains of yeast chosen.