Yeast propagation: achieve consistent results at every propagation

Frozen liquid yeast SmartBev™ FLY provides a standardized inoculation rate at the start of each propagation, reducing the variability associated with preparing a yeast starter through multiple laboratory cultivation steps. This gives breweries a more reproducible starting point for yeast propagation and supports consistent yeast pitching and quality into generation-zero fermentation.

Traditional yeast propagation involves multiple propagation and transfer steps where yeast cultures are handled in open or semi-open environments. Each additional step creates opportunities for contamination. By eliminating the earliest cultivation stages and eliminating open handling requirements, frozen liquid yeast SmartBev™ FLY helps breweries establish a cleaner and more controlled start to brewing yeast propagation.

For brewery groups operating across multiple production sites, maintaining a consistent yeast culture can be challenging. Frozen liquid yeast SmartBev™ FLY enables breweries to start from the same yeast source, quality and condition across locations, helping standardize brewing yeast propagation practices and support more consistent fermentation performance throughout the network.

Every additional propagation stage requires time, equipment, resources and process control. It also increases the potential for variation in yeast viability and yeast vitality. By removing the earliest cultivation stages, SmartBev™ FLY simplifies the path from yeast storage to fermenter, helping breweries reduce process complexity while maintaining propagation quality with the highest purity yeast.

Because SmartBev™ FLY can be stored frozen on-site and prepared for yeast pitching in as little as 1.5 hours, breweries are better positioned to respond to schedule changes, demand fluctuations or unexpected production opportunities without waiting for a new yeast starter to be prepared.

Many breweries maintain multiple yeast strains to produce different beer styles. SmartBev™ FLY allows brewers to keep selected yeast cultures available on-site with a long shelf life, reducing the operational effort required to maintain and propagate multiple strains while preserving flexibility in production planning.

By minimizing laboratory propagation activities, handling steps, hot wort preparation and heavy lifting, frozen liquid yeast SmartBev™ FLY helps reduce several operational risks associated with traditional yeast propagation. This can support safer working conditions, more consistent execution and reduced dependency on specialized propagation expertise and staff.

Simplifying yeast management starts with reducing the number of handling and propagation steps required before pitching. SmartBev™ FLY helps brewers streamline yeast propagation, reduce contamination risks and maintain consistent yeast performance while requiring fewer laboratory resources and less operational effort. By keeping frozen liquid yeast available on-site, breweries can improve production flexibility, simplify yeast stock management and maintain consistent yeast propagation across multiple brewing locations.

Frozen liquid yeast SmartBev™ FLY can be thawed in a 30°C water bath and prepared for pitching in approximately 60-90 minutes. This allows breweries to move from frozen storage to propagation or fermentation quickly, supporting flexible production planning when schedules change.

No. SmartBev™ FLY cells are frozen in an active state and therefore do not require activation before pitching. This helps reduce preparation time and simplifies yeast handling compared with other common yeast propagation approaches.

Yes. SmartBev™ FLY is designed for direct pitching into fermentation or propagation tanks. The product is manufactured under strict quality-control standards to ensure high purity and consistent yeast performance. Since the yeast cells are frozen in an active state, no activation step is required before pitching.

SmartBev™ FLY is supplied with a sterile application set that enables hygienic transfer into breweries' existing systems. The set is designed to support closed handling practices and reduce contamination risks during yeast inoculation. It also supports connection to commonly used valve configurations, helping breweries implement frozen liquid yeast without major process changes.

Yes. SmartBev™ FLY allows breweries to maintain selected yeast strains on-site in frozen storage. This helps reduce reliance on maintaining active laboratory cultures and provides greater flexibility when production schedules or product plans change.