If You're Not Using Yeast Energizer?
Posted by Matteo Lahm on 4th Feb 2023
You know the phrase, “little things mean a lot.” When you are preparing a batch of wort or must, small details can matter most for your yeast to transform them into exceptional wines and beers. This is clearly the case with yeast energizer. Fermenting with yeast energizer can dramatically improve your ferment. Of course, there are some who would argue that beer and winemakers in the past did not have it at their disposal so why use them now? However, consider how much the quality of wine and beer have improved even in the last few decades. Yeast energizer is one of the reasons. This article will discuss the role of yeast energizer in fermentation and why you should consider incorporating it into your process if you don’t already.
Yeast energizer is a combination of nutrients and vitamins that provide your yeast with an optimal environment for growth and activity. Yeast energizer contains a blend of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and other essential vitamins, like B-complex vitamins. The nitrogen in the yeast energizer is particularly important as it is a major component of yeast cells and helps to provide the energy needed for cell growth and activity. The other minerals and vitamins provide additional nutrients and protection that can help yeast to grow faster and more efficiently. Without yeast energizer, the fermentation process can be slower and more difficult. Without the essential nutrients and vitamins, the yeast cells may not grow and reproduce as quickly, resulting in a slower fermentation process. This can also lead to a higher risk of infection and contamination as the yeast cells may not have the necessary nutrients to protect themselves from outside sources.
Here's a short list of compounds and vitamins and what they do.
- Nitrogen: Yeast need nitrogen to produce amino acids and proteins, which are essential for cell growth and reproduction.
- Phosphorus: Phosphorus is used by yeast to produce energy and to create new cell walls.
- Magnesium: Magnesium helps yeast to produce enzymes, which are needed for fermentation.
- Zinc: Zinc helps yeast to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
- B-Complex Vitamins: B-complex vitamins are essential for yeast to break down carbohydrates.
Including yeast energizer helps to facilitate a more consistent and predictable fermentation. By providing the yeast with all the necessary nutrients, the fermentation process is more likely to happen in a timely manner and will produce a consistent and predictable result. It also helps increase their number which is most important at the end of your ferment. As alcohol levels increase, yeast process less and less sugar. Yeast energizer can make all the difference in helping your yeast reach the finish line and clearing your batch. You need high populations to complete the job.
Yeast energizer also helps to reduce the risk of infection and contamination, as the nutrients and vitamins provide a healthier and more balanced environment for the yeast cells. By doing so, the fermentation process is more likely to be more stable. As such, yeast energizer is essential in the beer and winemaking process and should be used to ensure the highest quality of fermentation. Yeast is an organism that defies the proverb “what does not kill you makes you stronger.” Stress is bad because it can lead to stuck fermentation, off flavors and aromas and even spoilage.
Energizers are inexpensive and easy to use. You can choose from various yeast energizers for your ferment. A little TLC goes a long way. Your yeast will be happy and give you better beer and wine. Good luck!