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The Hop AdditionEpisode 74 – Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast Pt2Lance from Omega joins us once more to discuss some fascinating research that they have been conducting into the mysteries of haze in beer and how yeasts and other ingredients interact to affect this characteristic. Strap in because this one … Episode 74 – Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast Pt2 Read More »
2023-09-201h 26
Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing PodcastEpisode 93: Beer Genomics and Omega Yeast Hazy Gene DiscoveryJames and Shannon do a deep dive into Omega Yeast's discovery of the HZY1 gene in yeast.
Sources for today's show:
(2023). Omega Yeast. “Omega Yeast Discovers a Yeast Gene that Makes Beer Hazy.”
https://omegayeast.com/news/omega-yeast-discovers-a-yeast-gene-that-makes-beer-hazy
(2023) Keith Lacy, Rita Mormando, Jeremy R. Smith, Patrick A. Gibney, Lance M. Shaner, Laura T. Burns. “Identification of the yeast mannoprotein gene HZY1 as a key genetic determinant for yeast-derived haze in beer” https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.07.10.548400v1
(2023). Top Crop. “Uncovering a Gene for Haze.” https://t...
2023-07-2845 minDouble Hopbeat: A Homebrewing PodcastEpisode 93: Beer Genomics and Omega Yeast Hazy Gene DiscoveryJames and Shannon do a deep dive into Omega Yeast's discovery of the HZY1 gene in yeast.
Sources for today's show:
(2023). Omega Yeast. “Omega Yeast Discovers a Yeast Gene that Makes Beer Hazy.”
https://omegayeast.com/news/omega-yeast-discovers-a-yeast-gene-that-makes-beer-hazy
(2023) Keith Lacy, Rita Mormando, Jeremy R. Smith, Patrick A. Gibney, Lance M. Shaner, Laura T. Burns. “Identification of the yeast mannoprotein gene HZY1 as a key genetic determinant for yeast-derived haze in beer” https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.07.10.548400v1
(2023). Top Crop. “Uncovering a Gene for Haze.” https://t...
2023-07-2845 min
The Hop AdditionEpisode 61 – Lance Shaner from Omega YeastA deep dive into yeast geekery with Lance Shaner owner of Omega Yeast
2023-02-282h 24
The Brü LabEpisode 089 | Using Olive Oil In Place Of Oxygen w/ Dr. Lance ShanerThis week, Dr. Lance Shaner, founder/owner of Omega Yeast, sits down with Cade to chat about how olive can't be used to replace oxygenation prior to pitching yeast. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Read More | Top Crop Blog Post: Olive Oil vs. Oxygen
2022-12-061h 08
BeoirFest: Let's Talk BeerThe Business of Yeast with Lance Shaner, the founder of Omega YeastHow do yeast labs differentiate themselves? Why do brewers buy yeast? How do labs commercialise complex farmhouse yeasts?
Omega Yeast is one of the leading providers of yeast to home-brew and commercial brewer alike. They provide the gamut from widely-available standard strains to unique strains such as the famous Lithuanian Farmhouse Yeast "Jovaru." All produced to order so they are fresh and active when they reach the brewer.
Lance Shaner is the co-founder and owner of Omega and he joined me to chat about the history of Omega, the role of yeast labs, and how...
2022-11-0340 min
Better on Draft | Craft Beer PodcastOmega Yeast w/ Lance ShanerCRAFT BEER PODCAST INFO: When reading the Reinheitsgebot, the original writing did not have yeast stated, but it was implied as a fixture of the brewing process as it was commonly transferred from one batch to the next. Lance sat down with us to discuss his long schooling history in microbiology and law, but helped us understand the importance of Yeast, the decisions made by homebrewers and big batch brewers, and helps us understand the subtle differences you may not notice before. Sponsors: North Center Brewing - https://northcenterbrewing.com/ Zetouna Liquor - https...
2022-08-2257 min
Heavy HopsHH 088: Hybrid Strains (Lance Shaner/Omega Yeast Lab)Joining me this week is Lance Shaner, founder of Omega Yeast Lab in Chicago. A microbiologist by training and former patent attorney, Lance’s analytical approach to creating hybrid yeast strains for breweries was groundbreaking from the inception of Omega Yeast in 2013. We discuss how Lance approaches creating these hybrid strains of yeast, and we give special attention to Omega’s Hothead - the first commercially produced Kveik strain available in North America. As the yeast lab that has always seemed to be a step ahead of the beer industry I was curious to know where he finds inspiration, how he w...
2022-03-2444 min
Craft Beer is DeadEp 055: "Omega Yeast with Lance Shaner"This week, we sit down with Lance Shaner, President and Co-Founder of Omega Yeast. We chat about the companies origins, Kveik Yeast, and exploration in thiolized yeasts.
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2022-01-0533 min
Master Brewers PodcastEpisode 227: IRC7 + CRISPR = Cosmic Punch"Thiolized" CRISPR yeast, the world's 1st convincing argument for mash hopping, and more.Special Guests: Lance Shaner and Laura Burns.Sponsored By:Brew Ninja: Precision Fermentation: Gusmer: BSG: Proximity Malt: Hopsteiner: Links:Biotransformation — 2021 District Texas Presentation2021 Master Brewers Conference — Oct 28-30 | Hilton ClevelandUpcoming Events - Master Brewers CalendarTechnical Quarterly Author Guidelines — Submit Your Own TQ Article!Join Master Brewers — Use promo code BEER2021 to save 20% on dues
2021-10-1854 min
BeerTalkNowYeast Is The OmegaMany people think that Hops only are the key to making a quality craft beer, yet Yeast plays a major role in providing beer with the nose (smell) and notes (flavor) that is present in the beer we enjoy. Omega Yeast Co-Founder Lance Shaner discusses his journey in starting a Yeast business and the customer service and quality required to be in demand.
2021-06-121h 01
Home Brew Rock Stars PodcastE72 pt.2 Zymurgy with the Great O - Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast“Malt is the soul of a beer, hops are the personality and yeast is the heart” - Unknown Welcome! This is HomeBrew RockStars Episode 72 which is part 2 of our conversation with Omega Yeast. In this episode we continue with Lance Shaner of Omega Yeast and his path to opening Omega Yeast. Lance is the co-owner of Omega Yeast headquartered in Chicago, IL. Lance, as we found out throughout our interview is a funny guy and we enjoyed talking with him. We endorse and encourage you to try some of the great strains propagated by Omega Yeas...
2021-02-1449 min
Home Brew Rock Stars PodcastE71 pt.1 Zymurgy with the Great O - Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast“They say there is more to life than beer. Who is ‘they’ and why the hell would I trust them??” - Unknown “Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about” (remember the Wecome Back Kotter theme song?)This is HomeBrew RockStars Episode 71 which is part 1 of 2 with Omega Yeast. In this episode we visit with Lance Shaner of Omega Yeast about his roots as a homebrewer. Lance is the co-owner of Omega Yeast headquartered in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a fitting location for a yeast propagation company based on the explosion of craft brewer...
2021-02-0251 min
Michigan BrewsEpisode 25 - Omega Yeast with Lance ShanerWe are going to be hanging out with Lance Shaner from Omega yeast! Dig into the history, biology, and science behind Omega!
2020-12-011h 19
See What You Can BrewEpisode 2 – It’s getting hot in here, so brew with Kveik.The sun is out and summer is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t brew. During this show John and Douglas speak with Lance Shaner about fermenting “hot” with the new Kveik Strains from Omega Yeast that are capable of fermenting IPA’s and Pale ales well into the 80 to 90˚F range. […]
2019-07-2600 min
ABV Chicago Craft Beer PodcastSchool of BrettFor decades, brewers have been harvesting the funk from brettanomyces yeast strains for a variety of purposes. Whether it's to add some phenolic funk to a sour beer or some fruity depth to an IPA, brett has become a household name in brewing. Chicago's Lake Effect Brewing and Omega Yeast Labs collaborated on a mixed 4-pack, titled School of Brett, by dosing a wine barrel-aged base saison with three different strains of brettanomyces to help educate about the differences between the strains. For this episode, we have Lake Effect's founder and owner Clint Bautz along with Omega's co-founder and...
2019-06-191h 22
GotMead Live Radio Show4-30-19 Lance Shaner – Omega Yeast and Carvin Wilson – High Temperature Fermentation4-30-19 Tonight we are joined by Lance Shaner, co-owner of Omega Yeast, and Carvin Wilson, mead aficionado and speaker on fermenting mead at high temperatures.
2019-05-0100 min
GotMead Live Radio Show4-30-19 Lance Shaner – Omega Yeast and Carvin Wilson – High Temperature Fermentation4-30-19 Tonight we are joined by Lance Shaner, co-owner of Omega Yeast, and Carvin Wilson, mead aficionado and speaker on fermenting mead at high temperatures.
Lance is a long time yeast handler, and has been homebrewing since he was an undergraduate days at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He got to play with many yeasts, since the food science department there had a wide selection of yeasts to choose from. He made duplicates of almost every strain and took them to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he earned his Ph.D. in microbiology...
2019-04-301h 43
Come and Brew It RadioEpisode 132 - Omega Jovaru Yeast Experiments and English Milds feat. BJCP Grandmaster II James LallandeIn this episode, we have our local BJCP Grand Master II back in studio with us to discuss the Jovaru Lithuanian Farmhouse yeast from Omega Yeast. He was in when we had our recent call with Omega co-founder Lance Shaner about their Kveik yeasts and has since brewed up a couple of more traditional batches to try their new Jovaru strain. Plus, we have a west coast style IPA fermented with Jovaru to find out how it might be with something less traditional.
2019-02-252h 50
Come and Brew It RadioEpisode 127 - Kveik and More with Lance Shaner from Omega Yeast LabsIn this episode, we have a discussion with Lance Shaner, co-founder and owner with Mark Schwarz, of Omega Yeast Labs. They’ve been having a huge impact on the homebrew scene not only due to their high viability, high cell count liquid yeast packs, but because they are offering such a variety of flavors with their strains. Tonight, we have a set of experiments we did with their Voss, Hothead, and Hornindal Kveik offerings that we will be discussing, as well as simply having Lance enlighten us about the company and their offerings, particularly the background and possibilities of th...
2018-11-242h 20
The Mead HouseEpisode 87Lance Shaner, founder and owner of Omega Yeast is our guest at The Mead House this episode. Lance shares information about several heat resistant yeasts that could alleviate temp control issues some have in warmer climates. Facebook friends always produce some interesting discussions, Ryan found one involving a carrot mead, and he's already planning a trip to Costco for carrots! Jeff talks about a few beverages that Ryan had sent a few weeks ago and JD has what sounds like an obnoxious project which includes used ale yeast, cans of apple juice concentrate, bottles of cherry juice and honey!
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2018-05-301h 37The Mead HouseEpisode 87Lance Shaner, founder and owner of Omega Yeast is our guest at The Mead House this episode. Lance shares information about several heat resistant yeasts that could alleviate temp control issues some have in warmer climates. Facebook friends always produce some interesting discussions, Ryan found one involving a carrot mead,
2018-05-301h 37