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BlogNon-Alcoholic Beer: PerceptionNon-alcoholic beer tends to evoke strong mixed opinions. On one hand, when done well, it can be a refreshing, healthier alternative to its boozier cousin. But on the other hand, it appears as a mockery of all that the goddess Ninkasi herself was once revered for. Regardless of how it is prepared, sensory descriptors of […]
Feb 16, 2022
NewsletterLallemand Brewing Quarterly Newsletter – issue 9“First and foremost, we wish you a very Happy 2022 from the Lallemand Brewing family. 2021 wasn’t without its challenges; we focused on our well-being, listened to our customers to learn and improve our processes, and kept an eye on the trends and needs of the market. Looking forward, we will keep focus on finding solutions to make […]
Feb 8, 2022
BlogLallemand’s Team Building Brew DayIn October 2021, the Lallemand Brewing French and Spanish Teams were lucky to meet near Toulouse in the Southwest of France at Le Veilleur de bières, which is a micro-brewery, homebrew workshop and homebrew shop all in one. We divided into four groups, each brewing a different recipe, with different yeast strains. We send a […]
Jan 25, 2022
WebinarA Brewers Guide to H2S Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is produced by all brewing yeast during a normal beer fermentation. Small amounts of H2S are acceptable in some beer styles, but for the most part, the rotten-egg-like aroma of H2S is considered an off-flavor. The biochemistry of sulfur metabolism is complex and H2S levels are influenced by several factors, many […]
Dec 3, 2021
Technical PaperImpact of Hydrogen Sulfide in BrewingUnderstand the role of yeast in controlling H2S to craft better beer. Sulfur metabolism is of special relevance for beer quality during the entire brewing process. Humans have evolved to be very sensitive to sulfur compounds, which are associated with toxic or rotten foods. Nowadays we can determine food quality by other means, however, these […]
Nov 30, 2021
BlogLalBrew Farmhouse™ wins a Brassinov Competition Innovation AwardLalBrew Farmhouse™ wins a Brassinov Competition Innovation Award during Salon du Brasseur in Nancy, France. The objective of the Brassinov Competition presented by French Brewery Museum, was to award the most remarkable innovations presented at the show – Innovations that responded to the economic, societal and environmental challenges of the beer industry. Experts studied the […]
Nov 17, 2021
BlogWinners annouced – Attend the virtual IWOBY eventTry to win a ticket for the virtual International Workshop on Brewing Yeast with Lallemand Brewing Interested in brewing yeast secrets? Get a chance to attend the virtual International Workshop on Brewing Yeast (IWOBY) November 20th – 21st. Enjoy fifteen presentations about brewing yeast science, the latest research, and the future of beer chemistry! We […]
Nov 4, 2021
NewsletterLallemand Brewing Quarterly Newsletter – issue 8Welcome to this 8th edition of the We Brew With You™ newsletter. At Lallemand Brewing, we strive to select, characterize, and produce yeast and bacteria that can be used by brewers to expand their range of “tools”, enhancing their ability to express originality, diversity and creativity in beverage production. This edition focuses on some aromatic […]
Oct 25, 2021
BlogHelping our Homebrew Community with the launch of a retailer portalWe have exciting news to share with our homebrew and home wine retailers worldwide. We have been working behind the scenes to create a tool specific for your success. Our brand-new retailer portal is loaded with resources to help share your business info on our website as well as increase the traffic to yours. Included […]
Oct 22, 2021
BlogMicrobiology and Fine-Tuning Sour BeerSour beers are characterized by the presence of a significant concentration of naturally occurring organic acids, a low pH (< 4.0), and refreshing flavor. Not by coincidence, these beers trend towards traditional styles reminiscent of the pre-microbiology era of brewing. Such styles include spontaneously fermented Lambic and Flanders ales, as well as kettle-soured styles such as the Berliner Weisse and Gose and are highly influenced by wild lactic acid bacteria (LAB), acetic acid bacteria (AAB) and wild yeasts (1,2,9,15). Indeed, […]
Oct 12, 2021