July 22, 2025 knowledge, new releases, talks & videos Nicole Irvine

Introducing The Escarpment Labs Podcast!

Something new is bubbling at Escarpment Labs... and this time, it's going straight to your headphones.

We're thrilled to introduce The Escarpment Labs Podcast — a brand-new weekly show for brewers who want to level up their fermentation game.

🔍 What Can I Expect?

Hosted by our Sales Coordinator Mark Korczynski and our CEO Richard Preiss, this podcast takes some of our most-read blog posts and Knowledge Base articles and dives even deeper. We're talking:

New insights and research
Real-world tips for pro brewers and homebrewers
Straight talk about what actually works in fermentation

Each episode is 25–35 minutes long — perfect for brew days, beer breaks, or a little inspiration while you clean kegs.

🎙️ Episode 1 — Under Pressure: The Science of Pressure Fermentation

To kick things off, we’re diving into a topic that’s trending for a reason: pressure fermentation.

In this episode, we cover:

What pressure fermentation actually is (no jargon, we promise)
Why so many brewers are using it to brew faster, cleaner beer
How it works (spunding valves! PSI ranges! foam explosions!)
Yeast considerations, oxygenation tips, and what to avoid

If you’ve been pressure-curious — or you’re already fermenting under pressure and want to dial it in — this episode is for you.

🎙️ Episode 2 — Pitch Perfect: Mastering Yeast Pitch Rates

Mark and Richard tackle one of the most misunderstood fermentation variables: yeast pitch rate.

They break down what pitch rate really means (spoiler: it’s not just about cell counts), why it matters so much to beer quality and consistency, and how to avoid common mistakes like under- or overpitching.

You’ll also get practical advice for both home and pro brewers, plus insight into how pitch rate can shape flavour — especially when working with high-tolerance strains like Kveik.

🎙️ Episode 3 — Breathing Life Into Yeast: Oxygenation Best Practices for Better Fermentation

This week, Mark and Richard get into the air... quite literally. We're talking oxygenation — what it does, why it matters, and how to get it just right.

From homebrewer tools to pro-level DO control, this episode covers how to optimize yeast health and fermentation performance through proper oxygen management. You’ll learn why dry yeast plays by different rules, how much oxygen to aim for (and how to measure it), and when too much of a good thing can cause problems.

Whether you’re shaking your carboy or investing in inline oxygenation, this episode is packed with tips to help your brews ferment faster, cleaner, and better.