Hello, Brewers!
As the year winds down and the weather heats up, we’ve been busy working with pro brewers, launching new homebrew strains, and continuing our mission to support the brewing community. Here’s what we’ve been up to over the past month!
Pro Brewers: A Big Thanks & Exciting Yeast Projects
First up, a huge thank-you to all the brewers who placed orders in October and November. We hope you’re rocking your Bluestone Yeast T-shirts with pride! If we missed your order, just drop us a line, and we’ll include a T-shirt with your next batch.
One of the highlights of the month has been working on custom yeast projects through our Private Collections service. This is where we bio-bank unique or house yeast strains for breweries and grow them up on demand.
A standout collaboration was with Ross from Bacchus Brewing in Brisbane, who came to us with a rare and special yeast strain. Our team was thrilled to assist by isolating, checking for contamination, bio-banking, and propagating the strain.
Here’s what we did:
- Grew a bulk culture to ensure the yeast was viable.
- Isolated single colonies, tested for contamination, and confirmed the strain as STA1+.
- Provided Ross with a fresh batch of yeast to test in his brewery.
We’re eagerly awaiting the results (and hopefully a taste test!) of Ross’s experiments. Keep an eye out for exciting new beers from Bacchus Brewing—these are bound to be something special!
If you’ve got a house strain to bio-bank or an interesting yeast project, we’d love to help. From preserving your signature strain to exploring the potential of rare yeasts, we’re here to support your creativity. Check out our previous project with Nat from Kaiju here.
Homebrewers: New Strains Just in Time for Summer
Good news for all you passionate homebrewers—we’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and the wait is finally over! Starting December 1st, our new homebrew strains will be available at local homebrew stores.
To celebrate summer, we’re kicking things off with two new lager strains:
- Tijuana: Perfect for brewing a Mexican-style lager or a crisp, refreshing cerveza.
- Freiburg: A German lager strain ideal for clean, traditional European-style brews.
Whether you’re chasing the flavors of a summer fiesta or leaning into classic European lagers, we’ve got you covered. Grab a pack and start brewing your next masterpiece today!
Special Promotion: Win Big with Bluestone Yeast
We’ve got something special to celebrate the festive brewing season! When you purchase any Bluestone Yeast product during December or January, you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a fantastic prize pack.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
- A Bluestone Yeast T-shirt (size and style subject to availability)
- Two Stubby Holders
- Two packs of Bluestone Yeast
How It Works:
- Simply purchase any Bluestone Yeast product from your local homebrew store between December 1st and January 31st, 2024.
- Your name will be entered into the draw at your store.
- Each participating store will select one lucky winner at the end of the promotion.
This is your chance to score some great brewing gear while stocking up for the summer season. Don’t miss out—head to one of our retail partners and grab your Bluestone Yeast today!
Looking Ahead
As always, we’re here to support brewers at every level. Whether you’re experimenting with new styles or scaling up your brewery operations, Bluestone Yeast is just a call away.
Got a yeast question, a brewing project, or an idea you want to discuss? Don’t hesitate to reach out. We love hearing from you and sharing in your brewing adventures.
Until next month, happy brewing and cheers to great beers!
– The Bluestone Yeast Team
