Richard Preiss

CoFounder, Escarpment Laboratories

Cofounder Richard Preiss is an active brewing scientist and long-time homebrewer.

Richard is cofounder of Escarpment Laboratories, a yeast producer in Guelph, Ontario with a focus on translating new research into exciting products and knowledge for brewers. He guides the company’s R&D efforts and acts as the connecting point between sales, laboratory, and production activities.

Richard graduated from the University of Guelph with a Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Genetics. His favorite beer styles are German Pils and Saison. One day, Richard will write a manifesto on Brettanomyces.