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Lance Shaner

Name: Omega Yeast
Address: 3030 S. Grand Blvd. #200, St. Louis, MO, 63118
Telephone: 773-657-3438
Price range: $

Lance is the co-founder and co-owner of Omega Yeast Labs, operating since 2013. Lance received a Ph.D. in microbiology and molecular genetics from the University of Texas – Houston. He has 11 years of laboratory experience, including 5 years of original research on the stress response of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (a.k.a. brewer’s yeast).

Brewer's Ed
Lab Basics on a Budget

Now there’s no reason not to dial in your processes.

Lance Shaner

Oct 11, 2022

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Brewer's Ed
Is Your Pitch Rate Calculator Lying to You?

…and if so, does it matter?

Lance Shaner

Oct 4, 2022

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R&D
Olive Oil vs. Oxygen

Using olive oil in place of oxygen could result in better shelf stability and lessened effects of oxygen-induced staling…but is it too good to be true?

Lance Shaner

May 5, 2022

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Brewer's Ed
Starters 101: Brettanomyces

Ready to tackle an all-Brett beer? You’re gonna need a starter. Let’s go!

Lance Shaner

May 5, 2022

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Brewer's Ed
Starters 101: Lactobacillus

Once you’ve got a wort starter ready to go, making a Lacto starter is easy. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to sour beer.

Lance Shaner

May 5, 2022

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Brewer's Ed
Starters 101: Ale and Lager Yeast

One of the best ways to increase yeast count or revive old yeast is to make a starter — here’s how you do it at home.

Lance Shaner

May 3, 2022

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Brewer's Ed
Best Practices for Brewing with Thiolized Yeast

Continued experimentation leads to insight — read the latest findings.

Shana Solarte

Feb 17, 2023

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Lance Shaner

Lab Basics on a Budget

Is Your Pitch Rate Calculator Lying to You?

Olive Oil vs. Oxygen

Starters 101: Brettanomyces

Starters 101: Lactobacillus

Starters 101: Ale and Lager Yeast

Best Practices for Brewing with Thiolized Yeast