The wait is over! Preview the 2026 Private Collection release calendar by Wyeast Laboratories. Each quarter is curated to align with seasonality, iconic favorites, and trends developing across the industry. This calendar highlights the significance of lagers in craft and homebrewing today, with freshly curated strains for the new year. You will see 2782-PC Staro … Continued
In the idyllic mountains of Stowe, Vermont is a family heirloom that spans many decades, and we are fortunate today that this heirloom–the von Trapp family Lodge & Resort–also endeavored into the business of craft beer. When the youngest son of the von Trapp family began a brewery in the basement of the lodge in … Continued
These strains give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with this fall—from favorites like the American light lager and Czech lagers, and the timeless witbier, to creative specialties like the Belgian or white IPA. With our limited release available in the one-of-a-kind Activator™ “smack pack,” you can be sure that your liquid yeast is fresh, … Continued
Measurable consistency is the foundation of successful, reproducible fermentations. Whether brewing professionally or starting your next weekend brew day, use Wyeast’s propagation and starter calculator to dial in your cells per mL.
New for summer are TWO lagers strains for homebrewing! Often a season for ale and wheat strain releases, lagers are equally enjoyable during the long, sunny days of barbeques and summer vacation. These strains give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with—German pils, helles, and the favorite pre-prohibition lager, to dunkels, bocks, and märzen. With … Continued
Oregon Homegrown Celebrations are underway around the state of Oregon to kick off the first edition of Oregon Homegrown, a collaboration celebrating the connectedness of Oregon not only for its world-class beer, but equally as the home of hop farms, renowned brewmasters, and of course, Wyeast Laboratories. Celebrate Oregon Beer was founded in 2024 by … Continued
In celebration of Wyeast Laboratories’ 39th anniversary, we chose to showcase two yeast strains that came to the Wyeast Culture Collection in our earlier days. These strains also give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with during the spring months—from American Light Lagers to Witbier and Belgian specialty styles—with reliable, proven, and easy-to-manage characteristics. 2nd … Continued
Our latest recipe release is designed for you to truly brew like the professionals. Fausto Yu-Shan, Wyeast’s Plant Operations Manager and Professional Brewer, crafted this Munich Dunkel recipe with the strategy and expertise used by professional craft and lager brewmasters. The finished beer reflects the technical detail required for commercial brewing in an approachable 5-gallon format. … Continued
In celebration of Wyeast Laboratories’ 39th anniversary, we chose to showcase two yeast strains that came to the Wyeast Culture Collection in our earlier days. These strains also give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with during the winter months—from West Coast IPA to Pre-Prohibition Lager brewing—with reliable, proven, and easy-to-manage characteristics. 1st Quarter: January … Continued