PurePitch^® Next Generation, an evolution of White Labs’ PurePitch^® – the most superior and consistent yeast on the market – has been made even better with new packaging powered by FlexCell^® Technology for ease of use and a pitch rate resulting in a foolproof fermentation every time.

  
Working with high gravity brews or lower fermentation temperatures?

 

 

Our goal in creating PurePitch^® Next Generation for Homebrewers was to provide a product that will allow hobbyists and small scale brewers a convenient and modular package to pitch a consistent 7.5 million cells/mL; a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges. The same package has proven to be an optimization to PurePitch^® for larger professional brewers for over a year.

Now with more yeast, get a foolproof fermentation without a starter. Following a commercially recommended pitching rate allowing you to pitch like the pros!
 

The demand for higher pitch rates has been steadily rising for decades. To fit brewer's needs we’ve optimized the cell count of PurePitch^® Next Generation to ensure brewers worldwide see consistent, clean, and speedy fermentations. With our consistent pitch rates, brewers have seen shortened lag times resulting in quicker gravity drops.
 

Gravity (Plato) vs. Day

 

Improved shelf life – through process improvements and laboratory analysis, we monitor the glycogen content of the yeast cells to give them more energy when starting a fermentation.

PurePitch^® Next Generation features a breathable proprietary dual-layer film designed to allow for more effective off-gassing to reduce product inflation and deliver higher viability and shelf life for the yeast. While the industry standard shelf life is 2-4 weeks, PurePitch^®  Next Generation achieves an impressive five to seven-month shelf life.
 

Because we never stop, PurePitch^® Next Generation has an improved proprietary film designed specifically for White Labs and allows for one-way off-gassing to promote yeast health and viability. The cap allows for ease of use, no more scissors or fumbling with two-layer film, and the option to open and reseal for sampling or using partial pouches.

 

A QR code on each package directs you to all the information you need to make the best beer: the quality report of every lot, additional strain-specific information, data, and recipes. ​White Labs is the industry leader in quality, with the same quality and care taken for every culture, including proprietary qPCR methods (developed with Invisible Sentinel) for higher limits of detection. The online pitch rate calculator will recommend the right amount of yeast for a foolproof fermentation or allow you to customize the amount based on your desired pitching rate.

White Labs is the industry leader in quality with the same quality and care taken for every culture, including proprietary qPCR methods (developed with Invisible Sentinel) for higher limits of detection. With 38 quality checkpoints for every single strain, You can be assured that all products released from White Labs have passed rigorous tests to ensure the highest viability and purity at the time of QC release. ​
 

With 81 Core strains and countless more in the Vault, we have a strain for every beer, whether you’re using a trusty workhorse like WLP001 California Ale Yeast^® or experimenting with something new and rare in the Vault.  Find these new strains at your local homebrew store carrying White Labs, or order direct from us!  

Thanks to our optimized FlexCell process, PurePitch Next Generation uses 70% less plastic than before and is 58% less plastic than traditional liquid yeast packaging*.  We are committed to the environment and continuously working to reduce our carbon footprint, including even greener packaging.

How to recycle:

• Caps can be removed and recycled curbside  
• Recycle pouch at your local retail store with #4 plastics collection programs

*based on competitors' rigid packaging
 

All of our people are passionate about what we do – a combination of Departments from Sales & Marketing, Customer Success, Microbiology, Production, Packaging, White Labs Brewing Co, White Labs Analytical Laboratory, Education, and R&D - are dedicated to making the best yeast possible.  This drives our mission to help our customers make the best beer, wine, and spirits in the world every time!

    
 

PurePitch^® Next Generation for Homebrewers FAQ

 

Is PurePitch^® Next Generation larger than your previous package?

Yes!  Now with more yeast, you get double the pitch. PurePitch^® Next Generation is designed to pitch at a rate of 7.5 million cells/mL per 5 gallons/19 liters, a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges. 

Do I need to make a starter?

No! For any standard ale, you will get the perfect fermentation by pitching directly - NO STARTER NEEDED.  
 

What if I am brewing something that is not a “standard ale” - how do I know how much yeast I need for my batch?

Each pouch of PurePitch^® Next Generation provides general quantity recommendations per 5gal/20L of wort. 

 

​Our online calculator at yeastman.com allows you to see the exact recommendation for you using your volume, temperature, and gravity. Allowing you to customize the pitch rate to anything you want, larger or smaller!

  

What does 7.5 million cells/mL mean?

When pitching 1 pouch of PurePitch^® Next Generation into 5 gal/19L of wort, there will be 7.5 million cells per milliliter.  This is a commercially recommended pitching rate, allowing you to pitch like the pros. 

What is the shelf-life of PurePitch^® Next Generation?

The shelf-life is 6 months from the QC-release date labeled on the package.  As a result of the proprietary dual-layer film, yeast are able to remain in excellent condition with high viability and performance.   

 

Why change to a new version of PurePitch^® ?

Our number one request from the homebrewing community has been for more yeast! Next Generation has been developed in response to brewing styles and fermentation techniques requiring more yeast than ever before, as well as the desire for a more optimal yeast package without the need for a starter.