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The Escarpment Labs Podcast

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Welcome to The Escarpment Labs Podcast— a weekly podcast that brings you deeper into the science and strategy behind exceptional fermentation. Hosted by Sales Coordinator Mark Korczynski and CEO Richard Preiss, each episode explores popular topics from Escarpment’s blog and Knowledge Base with fresh insight, research updates, and brewer-focused tips. Whether you're a homebrewer looking to level up or a professional chasing consistency and flavour precision, this show has something for every fermentation nerd. New episodes every Tuesday!

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June 9, 2026

The Ultimate Yeast Draft 2026 (Pt. 1): Selection

If you could start a brand new brewery tomorrow with a blank slate, which yeast strains would you stake your business on?Over 90% of breweries in North America operate as small, nimble taproom models. In this environment, your yeast isn't just a fermentation agent—it's your most flexible employee. It needs to turn tanks fast, adapt to multiple styles, and deliver standout flavour profiles without creating absolute chaos in the cellar.In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Mark and Richard go head-to-head in a classic, high-stakes Snake Draft to build their ultimate liquid yeast rosters. The rules are strict: each host can only pick one strain per category, and they have to justify exactly how that strain will keep a tap list full, versatile, and profitable.The Draft Categories & Results:<ul><li>Round 1: Exclusives & New Tech (Richard strikes first with Superlager, Mark counters with Hydra)</li><li>Round 2: The Lager Board (Mark secures Premium Pils, Richard locks down Biergarten Lager)</li><li>Round 3: Classic Ales & Neutrals (A battle of the titans: Foggy London Ale vs. English Ale II)</li><li>Round 4: Specialty & Wild Ales (Ardennes goes up against Weizen I)</li><li>Round 5: The Dry Yeast Backup (Choosing the ultimate safety net between Pomona and House Ale)</li></ul>Who drafted the superior starting lineup? Listen in, look at the draft board, and then head over to our social media to cast your vote. Next week, our hosts will take these drafted strains and actually build out their competitive opening taproom menus! Featured in this Episode:<ul><li>Visit our Instagram to view and build your own line-up! Let us know your selections in the comments.</li></ul><ul><li>Want to learn more about the strains we've selected? Visit <a href="escarpmentlabs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">escarpmentlabs.com</a></li></ul>

June 2, 2026

The Hidden Danger of Excess FAN (And Why Hops are to Blame)

We spend all our time choosing the perfect hops and dialing in our water profile—but are we treating our yeast like an afterthought?A few weeks ago, we did a massive, deep-dive Q&A on yeast nutrition. But after our joint presentation with Dr. Glen Fox at the Craft Brewers Conference, a lot of brewers reached out asking for a quick, "high-level" breakdown of the fundamentals. On this short and sweet episode, Richard takes you under the hood of that CBC talk to look at yeast nutrition through the lens of the Pareto Principle: the 80/20 rule.We cover the foundational inputs that drive 80% of your fermentation results, and why modern brewing trends are completely breaking the traditional rules of yeast health.In this episode, we unpack:<ul><li>The FAN Goldilocks Zone: Why craft beer has an excess residual FAN problem, how hops add cold-side nitrogen, and why it leads to mousy or cooked-onion staling flavors.</li><li>Mind the Zinc Gap: How the malting process accidentally strips away 86.7% of a grain's natural zinc, and why zinc deficiency triggers brutal diacetyl issues during hop creep.</li><li>The Calcium vs. Magnesium Battle: Why hammering your Hazy IPA with Calcium Chloride ($CaCl_2$) might actually be blocking magnesium uptake and stalling your ferment.</li><li>The $H_2S$ Vitamin Deficit: How a simple lack of Pantothenic Acid ($B_5$) causes yeast to pump out rotten-egg sulfur, even in high-FAN worts.</li></ul>Think of this as your quick, executive summary of nutrition science—the perfect primer before you tackle our deep-cut Q&A episode! Featured in this Episode:<ul><li>Learn more about our nutrient specifically formulated for the needs of beer yeasts, <a href="https://escarpmentlabs.com/products/yeast-lightning-nutrient" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Yeast Lightning</a>.</li></ul>

May 26, 2026

The Complete Guide to Quick Souring with Lactobacillus

Kettle souring doesn't have to be a gamble. If you’ve ever been haunted by a "mousy" off-flavour or a stuck fermentation, this episode is your roadmap to safety.In this complete guide, Mark and Richard break down the fast, controlled method of quick souring using pure Lactobacillus cultures. We demystify the entire process, walking through the three essential pillars—wort production, bacterial fermentation, and the optional second boil—while arming you with the data needed to protect your beer's foam, flavour, and turnaround time.In this episode, we break down:<ul><li>The Three Steps: A foolproof workflow for conventional quick souring.</li><li>The Anatomy of THP: What causes that dreaded cereal/mousy off-flavor, and why a 15-minute pre-boil is your best defense.</li><li>Cellar Hacks: The hidden benefits of pre-acidifying to pH 4.5 (spoiler: it saves your head retention).</li><li>Advanced Adjustments: Weighing the co-pitch method against a second boil, and how to use Kveik to simplify your brew day.</li><li>Lacto vs. The New Wave: How traditional Lactobacillus blends hold up against newer souring yeasts like Philly Sour and Sourvisiae.</li></ul>Featured in this Episode:<ul><li>Check out our full Kettle/Quick Souring Guide for free download <a href="https://escarpmentlabs.com/blogs/resources/your-guide-to-quick-kettle-sours-with-lactobacillus" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a> OR watch our YouTube video, "<a href="https://youtu.be/LuVoydgzK8w?si=SUiteZVuAPQfaqX6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Make A Kettle Sour Beer</a>".</li><li>Explore our selection of souring yeasts like the fan favourite <a href="https://escarpmentlabs.com/products/lactobacillus-blend-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Lacto Blend 2.0</a>, and dry options like <a href="https://escarpmentlabs.com/products/lalbrew-sourvisiae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LalBrew Sourvisiae</a> and <a href="https://escarpmentlabs.com/products/wildbrew-philly-sour" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Philly Sour</a>.</li></ul>

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What is The Escarpment Labs Podcast?: Welcome to The Escarpment Labs Podcast— a weekly podcast that brings you deeper into the science and strategy behind exceptional fermentation. Hosted by Sales Coordinator Mark Korczynski and CEO Richard Preiss, each episode explores popular topics from Escarpment’s blog and Knowledge Base with fresh insight, research updates, and brewer-focused tips.

Whether you're a homebrewer looking to level up or a professional chasing consistency and flavour precision, this show has something for every fermentation nerd. New episodes every Tuesday!
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