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Elevate Beer & Optimize Yeast Performance
Step beyond the basics and dive deep into the science of fermentation in our practical, hands-on 3-day Yeast Essentials Workshop, designed for all beverage-makers serious about upping their game. Whether you're refining your yeast harvesting practices or starting a quality control program, this workshop delivers powerful tools and advanced techniques to elevate your fermentation operations.
What You’ll Learn:
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Yeast handling best practices from industry experts
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Troubleshooting fermentation issues with confidence
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Yeast cell counting, viability testing, and microbiological plating
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Real-world QA/QC methodologies and guidelines
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Technical Brewhouse Demos
Ticket Price Includes
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3 Days of Lectures ranging from How to Choose A House Yeast Strain to Reducing your Yeast COGs
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In-Person Lab Practice & Live Brewhouse Demo
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Breakfast Snacks, Coffee & Lunches
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A Social Happy Hour & Brewery Visit
Sign up now! Bring your team and save 10% on 2+ seats or 20% on 5+—no code needed.
Limited spots available—let’s unlock the full potential of your yeast handling!
*We reserve the right to cancel or modify classes 30 days + prior to commencement in the rare cases enrollment goals are not met or for other reasons. We recommend that you not pay or reserve travel arrangements until 30 days prior to a class to avoid change fees or other expenses. We will issue full attendee refunds for any reason.
White Labs will refund enrollment costs but not other expenses (such as airline cancellation or change fees) for canceled classes
Day 1 – March 11, 2026
Location: Asheville, NC
9:00-9:45
Coffee & Breakfast Snacks Provided
Welcome & Introduction to Yeast
Presented by Mike White & Pablo Gomez
9:45-10:45
Strain Selection and Flavor
Presented by Chris White
- Strain Selection Parameters to Consider
- Yeast Flavor and Aroma Contribution
- Sensory and Flavor Descriptors
10:45-11:00
BREAK
11:00-12:00
Keys to a Healthy Fermentation
Presented by guest speaker:
Ashley Kinart-Short, Technical Brewer, New Belgium
How off-flavors can be a sign of poor yeast health
Avoiding issues through recipe design and fermentation control
12:00-1:15
WORKSHOP LUNCHEON
Lunch provided by White Labs Brewing Co.
1:15-2:30
Setting Up a Brewery Lab
Presented by Devin Tani
- Why and how to start a QC program
- Overview of testing and required materials
- Media Types
2:30-4:00
Lab Techniques
Hands-on Lab Demos with White Labs Analytical Team
- Aseptic technique
- Media preparation and Microbiological plating
- Dilutions and cell counting
- Determining how much to pitch
4:00-6:00
Happy Hour
Beverages provided by White Labs Brewing Co.
Day 2 – March 12, 2026
Location: Asheville, NC
9:00-10:00
Coffee & Breakfast Snacks Provided
Fermentation Considerations by Beer Style
Presented by Chris White
Exploring Lagers, IPAs, High Gravity Beers,
Non and Low Alcohol Beers, Biotransformation
10:00-11:00
Yeast Handling
Presented by Chris White
- Collecting, Harvesting and Repitching yeast
- Optimal Yeast Storage Conditions
- Planning & Managing Yeast
11:00-11:15
BREAK
11:15-12:15
Tips on Extending Your Yeast
Presented by guest speaker:
Chris Lowe, Brewer Technician III, Sierra Nevada
Yeast cropping and how to maximize initial propagation of yeast
12:15-1:00
WORKSHOP LUNCHEON
Lunch provided by White Labs Brewing Co.
1:00-1:45
Brewing Water
Presented by Guest Speaker:
John Wammes, Senior Business Advisor, WaterWorks
Understanding optimal water profiles for brewing
Water adjustments by beer style
1:45- 2:30
Brew Lab Demo
Cellaring & Fermentation Demos with Kevin Sondey
-Yeast Collection
-Pitching Yeast
-Brewery QC Checks
3:00- 4:00
Happy Hour and Tour of New Belgium
Day 3 – March 13, 2026
Location: Asheville, NC
9:00-10:00
Coffee & Breakfast Snacks Provided
Brewing Troubleshooting
Presented by Kevin Sondey
10:00-12:00
Lab Practicum
Hands-on Lab Practicum White Labs Analytical Lab
-QA/QC Level 1 Lab Practice
- Forced Fermentation
- Forced Diacetyl
- Colony Growth/Gram Staining
12:00
Summary, Q&A and Certificates
For lodging, we recommend the Cambria Downtown Asheville which is about a 15-minute walk from White Labs and surrounding breweries, bars, and restaurants. The link above includes a discounted corporate rate as well.
