Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast 447: Building Character in Lagers with 34/70 and Beyond, Presented by Fermentis
Nov 25, 2025
01:04:22
Lager yeast is the focus of this spotlight episode, brought to you interuption-free by Fermentis, the experts in fermentation for more than 160 years. Brewers everywhere depend on Fermentis for yeast that’s consistent, controllable, and high quality—whether you’re brewing an ester-forward Belgian-style beer, your favorite IPA, or a clean lager. In this week’s episode, we focus on brewing with 34/70 (and beyond), exploring ways to build expression in lager beers with the workhorse 34/70 but also S-23 and more. Joining for the conversation are:
- Matt Manthe, head brewer at Dillon Dam Brewery in Dillon, Colorado
- Andrew Foss, head brewer for Human Robot Brewery in Philadelphia
- Moh Saade, former director of brewing ops for The Tank in Miami and now a regional sales manager for Fermentis
Visit Fermentis.com for more information about the lager yeasts discussed in this episode, as well as their full range of yeasts for lagers and ales.