White Labs is a company that produces and distributes yeast for a variety of industries, including homebrewing, winemaking, and distilling.
White Labs was founded in 1995 by Chris White.
They began by providing yeast to homebrewers, but later expanded to serve commercial clients.
The company now has locations in San Diego, CA; Davis, CA; Asheville, NC; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
They continue to innovate and develop new yeast strains for various brewing and distilling applications.
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White Labs' liquid yeast comes in a variety of strains and can be used for homebrewing, winemaking, meadmaking, and distilling.
White Labs' patented PurePitchu00ae packaging contains a unique, nitrogen-flushed yeast slurry that reduces the risk of contamination and provides longer shelf life.
Fast Pitchu00ae is a liquid yeast starter that helps brewers to quickly and easily prepare healthy yeast for their brews.
The shelf life of White Labs yeast depends on the specific strain and packaging. Generally, their yeast has a shelf life of around 4 months.
It is recommended to create a yeast starter for White Labs liquid yeast to ensure viability and reduce lag time. However, a starter is not strictly necessary.
White Labs yeast should be stored in a refrigerator at around 35-40u00b0F. The yeast should be removed from the packaging just before use.
Yes, White Labs offers a variety of yeast education resources including seminars, webinars, and their Yeastman app.
Yes, White Labs produces a variety of yeast strains specifically for wine making, including strains for red wine, white wine, and cider.