Episode Description
What should every brewer’s Brew Year’s Resolution be for 2026?
In this episode of The Escarpment Labs Podcast, Mark and Richard talk about what really moves the needle in fermentation: process refinement over novelty.
We break down the five most impactful resolutions brewers can make this year—from mastering yeast nutrition and controlling pH, to dialling in pitch rate, oxygen, and strain-specific stress limits. These aren’t flashy changes—but they’re the ones that turn inconsistent beers into reliable, repeatable “clone” batches.
If you’re ready to stop chasing fixes and start brewing better beer on purpose, this episode is your new blueprint.
Yes, there are quite a number of Star Wars references in this episode. No, we absolutely couldn't help ourselves.
Featured In This Episode:
- Season 1, Episode 2 | Pitch Perfect: Mastering Yeast Pitch Rates
- Season 1, Episode 3 | Breathing Life into Yeast: Oxygenation Best Practices for Better Fermentation
- Yeast Lightning: Stress less about your zinc levels and your yeast health
- Milwaukee MW600 PRO Dissolved Oxygen Meter: It can be used to verify wort dissolved oxygen levels for optimal yeast health.