Frequently Asked Questions
For professionals, there is no minimum order; you can purchase any in-stock strains in quantities starting from 0.5L.
For retailers, there is also no minimum order, but we recommend filling a box to optimize shipping costs.
Yes, we do! We offer strain banking for professional brewers at a one-time fee of $100. Contact us for the necessary paperwork to ensure secure and confidential strain banking.
Yeast should be used as soon as possible of receipt. Remove the yeast from the shipping box and store it in the walk-in coolroom or fridge. Monitor the container and release any pressure that may build up over time. The yeast is viable for up to 3 months after manufacturing date. But we recommend using it as soon as possible.
Absolutely! We enjoy collaborating with industry professionals. Contact us with your collaboration ideas, and we’ll let you know if we can participate.
Homebrew
A starter is recommended if brewing more than 5 gallons (19L), making a high gravity wort (above 17 °P or 1.070 SG), or using a pack older than 4 months. Use one pack in either a stirred 2L starter or an unstirred 4L starter.
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Yes, we love supporting the homebrewing community. Email us your competition details, dates, and requests, and we’ll provide you with some swag.
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Homebrew pitches have a shelf life of 5 months from the manufacturing date printed on the package.
After 4 months we recommend doing a starter. THere will still be viable yeast in the packet and they will kick off if treated right.
Liquid zinc
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for yeast. It supports enzyme activity, aids alcohol production, and promotes robust yeast health. Adequate zinc levels help prevent sluggish fermentations, stuck ferments, and can improve yeast reuse across multiple generations.
Yes, hot-side nutrients like FAN (Free Amino Nitrogen), phosphates, and other minerals remain important. Our Sterile Liquid Zinc is a cold-side solution designed to specifically address zinc deficiencies during fermentation caused by boiling wort. It complements, rather than replaces, hot-side nutrient additions.
No. When dosed correctly, zinc improves fermentation without negatively impacting beer flavour. In fact, inadequate zinc levels can lead to sluggish yeast performance, which increases the risk of off-flavours.
Our product is sterile and liquid, allowing for inline addition during fermenter filling. This ensures accurate dosing and even zinc distribution throughout the wort. Unlike generic yeast nutrients, our solution targets a critical micronutrient that gets depleted in modern
brewing processes.
Yes. Sterile Liquid Zinc benefits all beer styles—from delicate lagers to hop-forward IPAs and high-gravity stouts. It is especially helpful for demanding fermentations (e.g., high-alcohol beers or multiple yeast generations).
Absolutely. Sterile Liquid Zinc is designed to fill a common zinc gap while working alongside other yeast health tools such as nitrogen sources, yeast hulls, oxygenation, and process enzymes.
Zinc supports yeast vitality and stress resistance, leading to healthier, more viable yeast for repitching. Brewers often see improved fermentation consistency across multiple batches.
While zinc primarily supports yeast health, many brewers find that balanced nutrient levels lead to smoother, more predictable fermentations. Zinc can reduce lag phases and lower the risk of slow fermentations. Brewers often see fermentations times reduced by 1-2 days.
We provide a simple dosing guide based on your fermentation volume. While zinc is essential, excessive levels can be toxic to yeast. Our liquid formulation makes accurate dosing easy, ensuring your yeast gets what it needs without over-supplementation. At 10ml per 1HL and three pack sizes, dosing couldn’t be simpler. 250ml bottle into 25HL tank, 500ml bottle into 50HL tank or 1L bottle into 100HL tank.
Expect healthier yeast, more consistent fermentations, improved yeast reuse, and reduced off-flavour risks and faster fermentation times.
