BREWERY-OPERATIONS5 MIN READ
The Yeast Pitch Looks Weak
Use PDSA to investigate an apparent weak yeast pitch before changing fermentation variables.
The signal The pitch count is below plan, but sampling and slurry mixing may be part of the story. Yeast decisions are hard to undo once fermentation starts. PDSA at pitch speed Prediction before correction You do not need a long experiment. You need one prediction, one safe check, and one documented next move. Weak reflex Add more yeast because the number is scary A batch decision with fewer hidden variables. PDSA keeps urgency from becoming random adjustment. 01 Predict 02 Check 03 Try Plan Step 1
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