White noise can speed up beer fermentation
Monday 18 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story University of Otago
Research from the University of Otago suggests that playing white noise during fermentation can reduce brewing time by up to 31 hours. Food scientist Dr Parise Adadi found that vibrations keep yeast in suspension, potentially speeding up the process by up to 20 per cent without altering flavour.