This is a resource for brewers of all experience levels. The authors adeptly cover yeast selection, storage and handling of yeast cultures, how to culture yeast and the art of rinsing/washing yeast cultures. Sections on how to set up a yeast lab, the basics of fermentation science and how it affects your beer, plus step-by-step procedures, equipment lists and a guide to troubleshooting are included.
Chris’ interest in brewing came from undergraduate studies at UC Davis, where he enrolled in Michael Lewis’ brewing and malting course. Chris then completed a Ph.D. on yeast biochemistry at UC San Diego. He founded White Labs as a yeast and fermentation laboratory for brewers in 1995. He is active as President of White Labs, and enjoys writing and speaking about yeast and fermentation.
Jamil Zainasheff is an award-winning homebrewer, author, beer judge, and host of “The Jamil Show” and “Brew Strong” shows on The Brewing Network. A “stylish” guy, Jamil has brewed every style of beer described in the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Style Guidelines.