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The Escarpment Labs Podcast

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  • Saison Philosophy, Clean Brewing & Mixed Fermentation Dynamics (Part 2 with Averie Swanson)

    August 25, 2026 · 36 min

    We're back with Part 2 of our interview with Master Cicerone & Keeping Together founder, Averie Swanson! In this episode, Richard and Averie get granular on recipe development, fermentation mechanics, and beer style philosophies. They…

  • Keeping Together & Crafting Intentional Beer (Part 1 with Averie Swanson)

    August 18, 2026 · 43 min

    At Escarpment Labs, we love connecting with beer’s brightest minds to help brewers make better, more impactful beer. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Richard sits down with Averie Swanson—celebrated brewer, Master Cicerone, and…

  • Does Decoction Mashing Actually Do Anything?

    July 29, 2026 · 24 min

    Is decoction mashing a timeless secret to world-class lager brewing, or just an outdated, energy-draining waste of brewhouse time? As lager brewing continues its massive resurgence in craft beer, many brewers hit a wall with thin…

  • The Punk-Rock Side of Fermentation: Inside Carnivale Brettanomyces

    July 21, 2026 · 24 min

    What happens when you bring the world's most dedicated fermentation rebels into one room? In this special monologue episode, Richard takes the mic solo to share his recent experience at Carnivale Brettanomyces—the legendary Amsterdam…

  • Controlling Esters in Wit & Weizen Yeasts: Driving Citrus, Banana, and Clove

    July 14, 2026 · 29 min

    It’s official: wheat beer summer is in full swing, and sales for Hefeweizen, Witbier, and Belgian yeast strains are up a whopping 40% in 2026. But these styles require a masterfully delicate touch. In this episode, Mark and Richard tackle…

  • Moving Beyond POF: The Science and Control of Phenols

    July 7, 2026 · 34 min

    To celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Escarpment Labs Podcast—and to kick off Season 5—we want to thank our amazing community of over 5,000 listeners who have racked up more than 4,200 consumption hours with us over the last 44…

  • Slow vs. Fast Crashing: The Physics of Cold Conditioning

    June 23, 2026 · 35 min

    "Crash cold, crash fast." It’s the standard operating procedure in thousands of cellars—but according to physics and biology, it might be completely wrong. In this episode, Richard is joined by Escarpment co-founder Nate Ferguson to…

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About the show

Welcome to The Escarpment Labs Podcast— a weekly podcast that brings you deeper into the science and strategy behind exceptional fermentation. Hosted by Sales Coordinator Mark Korczynski and CEO Richard Preiss, each episode explores popular topics from Escarpment’s blog and Knowledge Base with fresh insight, research updates, and brewer-focused tips. Whether you're a homebrewer looking to level up or a professional chasing consistency and flavour precision, this show has something for every fermentation nerd. New episodes every Tuesday!