About Us
Be Fresh
We believe the best yeast is the freshest yeast. That’s why our Probrew pitches are always custom made-to-order, and delivered the date you need them. And Homebrewers can find a selection of our vigorously healthy yeast at a local homebrew shop near you.
Be Curious
We believe in experimentation, innovation and questioning the status quo, which is why we produce over 75 strains, including common workhorse varieties and several unique ones that you can’t find anywhere else. Our proprietary propagation method generates metabolically strong yeast cells, with consistent fermentation and optimized cell counts.
Be Helpful
As much as we love our yeast, we’re just as proud of our people and service. We promise to make it easy for you to focus on brewing because we’re always here for you. Check out our resources or email us any questions — we’re here to help.
We hope to work with you!
Lance Shaner + Mark Schwarz
Founders
Not only is Omega at the forefront of innovation in yeast, but Lance, Mark, and team are extremely dedicated to providing customer service of the utmost quality. There seems to be a strong relationship between trends in craft beer and new products coming from Omega, be it with the use of their Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, or Lactobacillus strains.
I can’t thank you guys enough for providing us with yeast. You have reduced my stress levels dramatically. Not that you guys need it by now but I have been throwing out recommendations left and right. I look forward to trying out more strains as time goes on.
Omega Yeast has always been very responsive and helpful with any of our questions and is consistently selling clean and reliable yeast. They’re a great partner to have!
Excellent customer service, yeast strains, viability and health of product. Omega helps me make the best beer possible, and I look forward to using them in the years to come as my brewery grows. Via Kviek!
Lance and crew at Omega are great, new place looks fantastic and the yeast is quality. Keep up the good work guys.
Our Crew
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Lance Shaner
Founder/Owner
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Mark Schwarz
Founder/Owner
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Laura Burns
Director of Research & Development
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Gregor Brower
Director of Quality
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Samuel Webb
Director of Operations
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Adi Hastings
Orders Specialist
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Allison Lange
Molecular Biologist
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Kyle Eertmoed
Director of Brand Design
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Taylor Neal
Maintenance Specialist
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Paige Smith
Quality Lab Technician
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Richard Ibarra
Lab Manager
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Keith Lacy
Research & Development Lab Technician
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Matt Glazier
Analytical Services and Regulatory Compliance
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Bianca Alley
Orders and Process Coordinator
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Demi Grounds
Packaging Manager
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Nick Greska
Homebrew Manager
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Danielle Sommer
Managing Editor of Top Crop
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Nicole Johnson
Human Resources Manager
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Katie Steht
Brand Manager
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Chris Bernardo
Innovation Brewer
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Haley Ogden
Digital Marketing & Homebrew Engagement Specialist
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Brett Koenig
Chief Technology Officer
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Jarrell Wimberly
Homebrew Technician
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Alex Lanigan
Shipping Manager
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Alex Smith
Quality Lab Technician
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Max Sterbenc
Brewer
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Stephen Volkert
Production Manager
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Lisa Beck
Project Manager
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Sammie Williams
Yeast Packaging Technician
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Bill McFarland
Project Manager
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Victoria Fried
Brewer
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Michael Schillinger
Brewer
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Benjamin Augsburger
Assistant Lab Manager
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Dillon McCann
Brewer
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Francisco Arreguin
Shipping Technician
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Katriona Elmer
Lead Lab Technician
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Melissa Hernandez
Yeast Packaging Technician
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Nicholas Randle
Homebrew Technician
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Ricardo Herrera
Shipping Technician
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Shana Solarte
Technical Writer
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Ulysses Espino
Yeast Packaging Technician
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Maryhelen Harper
Yeast Packaging Technician
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Connor James
Coffee Program Manager
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Stuart MacFadyen
Lab Technician
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Nate Morton
Innovation Brewer
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Shannon Rhodes
Operation Specialist
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Alex Ryan
Production Technician
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Michael Theune
Production Assistant
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Dexter Stevens
Junior Graphic Designer
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Now Hiring: Maintenance Specialist
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