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𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩
High quality brewing yeast and fermentation expertise

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Our 2026 Yeast Strain Poster has arrived!

This year’s edition features our newest exclusive strains Superfog and Superlager, simplified strain categories (Ales, Lagers, Specialty Ales, and Non-Alc), and strains from our partners at Le Labo, marked with a special icon.

Explore the full lineup through the link in bio and find the right yeast for your next brew. by @escarpmentlabs

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Escarpment Laboratories et Le Labo Solutions Brassicoles, deux pionniers de l’innovation canadienne en matière de levures de brasserie, sont ravis d'annoncer que les deux entreprises vont fusionner pour créer une entreprise plus forte et unifiée qui offrira aux brasseries canadiennes des solutions locales, fiables et novatrices en matière de levure et de fermentation.

Pour plus d'informations sur cette annonce passionnante, veuillez visiter lien dans la bio, escarpmentlabs.com ou lelaboyeast.com.

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Escarpment Laboratories and Le Labo Solutions Brassicoles, two pioneers of made-in-Canada yeast innovation, are pleased to announce the two companies will merge to create a stronger, unified business that serves Canadian breweries with local, reliable, and innovative yeast and fermentation solutions.

For more information on this exciting announcement, please visit the link in bio, escarpmentlabs.com or lelaboyeast.com. by @escarpmentlabs

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2 years ago

The team took a well-deserved break from the lab for the 2nd Annual Escarpment Labs Soccer Baseball Game! (Yes, that's kickball for our friends outside Ontario 😉).

It was a perfect sunny afternoon of friendly competition—ending, naturally, in a diplomatic tie after four innings (our cardio has its limits!).

Big thanks to Pat and our team for organizing the tournament, and Christine for hosting the perfect after-party! by @escarpmentlabs

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Heading to Virginia Beach for the 2026 Master Brewers Conference next week?

The Escarpment Labs team is bringing plenty of new brewing science to the schedule! Swipe to see the presentations and posters you should prioritize in your itinerary.

If you spot our team in Virginia Beach, don't hesitate to stop us to chat fermentation, ask questions, or just catch up! by @escarpmentlabs

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Shout out to @jimmydymond serving up the love on Thanksgiving @fairweatherbeer . AND in his fancy tshirt. Love you! 🤟 🛵 🍻

@escarpmentlabs by @escarpmentlabs

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Curious about the people who bring Escarpment Labs to life? We're putting our team under the microscope!

Swipe to learn more about our CEO & Co-Founder, Richard ✨️ by @escarpmentlabs

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Heading to the BC Brewers Conference next week? So are we!

The Escarpment Labs team is heading to New Westminster on October 15–16, and we can’t wait to connect with our BC brewing community. Here is where you can find us:

✅️ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 #𝟯𝟭: Drop by to hang out with Angus and Nate! Whether you want to talk yeast management, troubleshoot fermentation, or chat shop, we’re ready for you.

✅️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸! The Brewery Profit Engine: Why Great Beer Still Fails with Nate Ferguson | Friday, October 16 | 11:15 AM | Room 411

Nate will be breaking down the business side of brewing—exploring tank-day economics, contribution margins, and operational efficiency to help you make smarter, more profitable decisions for your brewery.

See you all next week in New Westminster! by @escarpmentlabs

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9 days ago

Did you know that October 7th, 2026 marks Canadian Beer Day?

Advocates @beercanadacheers say that every community has a beer story, and ours is no different.

Escarpment Labs started with a simple realization between our founders at the University of Guelph: Canadian craft brewers needed a dedicated domestic yeast lab. What began as a goal to add real value to the craft beverage landscape (and hang out in breweries for a living!) has grown into a thriving community of scientists, makers, and passionate brewers.

Today, 90% of the beer sold in Canada is brewed right here in Canada. We’re proud to play a behind-the-scenes role in that statistic, providing the high-quality, trusted yeast and accessible support that Canadian brewers rely on to brew their best beer, every single batch.

Here’s to celebrating the people, science, and community behind every Canadian pint. Happy #CanadianBeerDay! by @escarpmentlabs

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10 days ago

What's actually in your yeast nutrient?⚡

Not all yeast nutrients are created equal. We analyzed 47 wort samples across 16 commercial breweries to see what nutrients actually do in the kettle!

In today’s episode, Mark and Richard reveal the lab data:

✅️ Precision Zinc: How Yeast Lightning reliably hits the target 0.2-0.3 ppm window without overshooting.
✅️ No Heavy Metals: Why avoiding excess iron and copper in nutrients protects finished beer shelf life.
✅️ Balanced Chemistry: Delivering key cofactors like potassium without messing with your water salts.

🎧 Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts — plus, you can follow along with our blog post (link in bio)! by @escarpmentlabs

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11 days ago

Yeast Lightning just got an upgrade.

You can now get our flagship nutrient in a 20kg bulk pail, designed specifically for high-volume cellar teams, large-scale operations and those looking to take advantage of the 24-month shelf life.

Why scale up to 20kg?
⚡️ Save 10% compared to buying 10kg (5x 2kg) pouches
⚡️ Fewer containers to unseal, measure, and recycle
⚡️ Keep larger amounts of nutrient on hand for back-to-back turns.

Same fast-acting, complete nutrient blend your fermentation needs — just in a footprint made for production brewing.

Hit the link in bio to order or email sales@escarpmentlabs.com to talk to our sales team! by @escarpmentlabs

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12 days ago

Is your yeast nutrient secretly sabotaging your beer?

We teamed up with 16 top craft breweries and analyzed 47 wort and beer samples to see how common commercial yeast nutrients perform in real-world brewhouses.

The results?
❌ Some standard nutrients added up to 119 ppm of unneeded Calcium.
❌ Others introduced pro-oxidant metals like Iron that threaten shelf stability.
✅ Yeast Lightning reliably hit the "Goldilocks zone" for Zinc without spiking unwanted minerals or altering water chemistry.

Read the full data-backed report and see how Vinnie Cilurzo (@russianriverbrewingofficial) and other top brewers use Yeast Lightning to improve yeast health and aroma profiles.

🔗 Read the blog post at the link in bio! by @escarpmentlabs

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