For 25 years, White Labs has been in the business of improving and creating fermentation advancements and their most recent invention, the Aseptic Transfer System (ATS) allows brewers advanced fermentation for a cleaner and more efficient way to pitch yeast.
A lightweight and portable system, the patent-pending Aseptic Transfer System is an add-on piece of hardware attached in-line to the fermentor, ensuring a full transfer of all yeast cells from the pouch in a closed system, reducing the risk of contamination when pitching. The new hardware provides better distribution of cells into the wort, a reduced lag phase and better oxygenation of cells, as well as easier sampling during the brewing process. Designed to complement and enhance the benefits of White Labs’ recently released PurePitch Next Generation, the Aseptic Transfer System helps ensure the most superior yeast on the planet maintains its quality from culture to pitch.
“At White Labs, we’ll always strive to deliver consistently superior yeast, that’s what we’re known for. However, we wanted to take that extra leap into developing technology that can not only keep up with our yeast, but ensure the end product is even better,” said Chris White, founder and CEO of White Labs. “We pride ourselves in listening to our brewing partners and we know purity and efficiency are always a top concern. The Aseptic Transfer System is a logical addition to our overall solution that’s focused on providing the quality brewers expect from White Labs.”
The Aseptic Transfer System also eliminates the need to open sanitized fermentors to the brewhouse environment, removing the need to climb a ladder to reach the top of the fermentor. The Aseptic Transfer System also includes a GFCI-protected power source:
“The system itself is relatively simple and doesn’t require any additional steps for brewers, taking only three minutes to attach and requiring no maintenance for regular use,” says Aaron Gonzales, lead developer at White Labs. “While designed to enhance the brewing process, the system itself isn’t limited to brewing beer, as it can be used just as easily for fruit purees, hard seltzers and more, ensuring quality results no matter the beverage.”
The Aseptic Transfer System will be making its public debut at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver where White Labs is showcasing the system in action to conference attendees. One lucky attendee will go home with the original “001” Aseptic Transfer System signed by White and Gonzalez.
The system retails for $1,100.
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