Pathfinder Ingredients

Introducing YEASTRA™

Drawing on its expertise in yeast selection and fermentation performance, Pathfinder developed YEASTRA™, a specialised yeast range designed for beer, wine and spirit production. Each strain has been selected for its distinctive characteristics and reliable fermentation performance, giving producers greater flexibility when choosing the right yeast for their desired beer style and finished product.

The range includes strains suited to a variety of brewing applications, from New England-style and American West Coast ales and Classic German-style lagers. It also includes specialist options such as a POF-negative yeast developed for low-alcohol beer production.

YEASTRA™ forms part of Pathfinder’s wider fermentation portfolio, complementing its yeast nutrient (Nutrete™) and fermentation (Synerto™) product ranges.

By bringing together specialised strains and a strong technical understanding of fermentation, Pathfinder aims to give producers more choice when developing beers and other beverages to meet their specific requirements.

Quality Assurance
Every strain in the YEASTRA™ range underwent rigorous testing in Pathfinder Ingredients’ purpose-built, in-house product development laboratory to verify its performance and consistency.

The product development team assessed each yeast against supplier specifications and industry benchmarks, evaluating key fermentation indicators such as attenuation, efficiency, gravity and overall fermentation behaviour across a range of conditions.

However, laboratory results were only part of the process. The final stage of approval focused on the finished product itself, with sensory evaluations confirming that each YEASTRA™ strain delivers the expected characteristics and quality in the glass.