A new era for yeast: Heritage meets innovation

Novonesis is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two legendary yeast collections from Cara Technology: the Alfred Jørgensen Laboratory and the Scandinavian Brewing Laboratory. With more than 900 historic industrial yeast strains now part of our portfolio, we’re unlocking new possibilities for brewers and beverage makers worldwide.

Unlock the world’s most extensive brewing yeast collection

Over 850 strains—preserved, characterized, and perfected for nearly 130 years.

Alfred Jørgensen Laboratory (est. 1881)
Scandinavian Brewing Laboratory (est. 1890)

By assuming responsibility for the ongoing cryogenic storage of these collections, Novonesis safeguards more than a century of brewing heritage. This preservation enables today’s brewers to rediscover classic strains using modern, best‑in‑class technologies and Novonesis expertise.

A portfolio that covers every brewing style

From lager, ale, stout, and wheat beer to specialty and experimental profiles, our expanded yeast offering supports virtually any brewing ambition. Whether you're creating a crisp lager, a bold stout, or an innovative specialty beer, our experts help identify the ideal strain for your equipment, process, and brand goals.

SmartBev™ Frozen Liquid Yeast (FLY)

We are now converting selected strains into our SmartBev™ FLY format. You can also have your own strain converted—or choose from strains that unlock new product development opportunities while gaining the full benefits of FLY.

What FLY offers:

Consistent, high‑quality propagations every time
Maintained sensory profile during conversion
Increased production flexibility
Seamless integration into existing industrial propagators

Simply add FLY yeast to your propagators and benefit from robust, predictable fermentations with no compromise on flavor.