If we graded the fermentation decisions made across hundreds of breweries this year… what would land on the nice list, and what would definitely land on the naughty list?

In this special year-end episode, Mark and Richard look back at 2025 through the lens of customer troubleshooting data, industry trends, lab insights, and Escarpment’s own milestones — from our 10th anniversary and new product launches to global podcast stats and community wins.

We break down the practices that led to the cleanest, most consistent beer of the year… and the shortcuts that consistently caused sulfur, haze, stalls, and headaches. From oxygen management and yeast health to propagation pitfalls and pH discipline, this episode is both a celebration and a reality check for brewers heading into 2026.

Whether you’re looking to tighten up your fundamentals or avoid the “naughty list” entirely, this episode will help set you up for a more stable, more successful brewing year ahead.

Featured in this Episode:

• Check out our episode, "Breathing Life into Yeast: Oxygenation Best Practices for Better Fermentation"
• Learn more information about our Yeast Nutrients: Yeast Lightning and Seltzer Lightning.
• Learn more about our exclusive strain Superlager, and check out others in our Exclusive collection.