Oregon's Other Wild Yeasts

Yeast—the final frontier. This microscopic galaxy contains uncountable strains of wild yeast, many of them Saccharomyces. Here’s the story of two breweries who collected their own strains and now use them in their regular beers. 

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Jeff Alworth
Zoiglhaus' Speedy Lagers

How long does it take to make a proper pale lager? Some Czech breweries take months. Most of the books and websites tell you six weeks is more common. What would you say to three weeks? Zoiglhaus’ Alan Taylor learned how to brew in Berlin, and he thinks three is just fine.

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