Episode 113: Reducing Error in Cell Counts

It doesn't matter how good you are at counting cells if the sample wasn't prepared and handled properly. Bill Maca takes us on a deep dive into the most important part of yeast cell counts that nobody talks about.

Special Guest: Bill Maca.

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Links:

• Yeast Viability Staining — Ask The Brewmasters
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• Dilutions for slurry cell counts/viability — Ask The Brewmasters
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