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LAL Bestpractices Hard - Seltzer ENG A4 - 2021 Printbleed
LAL Bestpractices Hard - Seltzer ENG A4 - 2021 Printbleed
LAL Bestpractices Hard - Seltzer ENG A4 - 2021 Printbleed
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FOR SPECIALIZED
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATIONS
A high quality, highly viable yeast strain such as LalBrew CBC-1™ Fermentation
is ideal for hard seltzer fermentation. This strain is tolerant to high
- Ferment at 25°C.
levels of alcohol, high osmotic pressure and low pH and produces
a neutral flavor profile. The high purity of a premium brewing yeast - Monitor pH closely and add additional buffer as necessary
strain such as LalBrew CBC-1™ reduces the bacterial count in the (make sure to dissolve potassium bicarbonate well and add
finished product. slowly to avoid foam-overs).
- Typical results are shown in Figure 1.
20
Glucose (%w/w)
A 20% w/w (20°P) dextrose substrate buffered 10
-5
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
1.00 g/L YeastLife
TimeO™
(h) Additions
Figure 2: 14,0
12,0
6,0
optimized for minimal nutrient 4,0
and yeast pitch rates 2,0
Figure 3: 14,0
12,0
times
4,0
2,0
Our technical team would be happy to assist with fermentation optimization, contact us at brewing@lallemand.com. Hard seltzer fermentations are being studied and
optimized in our lab on an ongoing basis. This document represents our Best Practices for Hard Seltzer Fermentations as of 20-Aug-2021.
For more information, you can reach us via email at BP-A4-08232021-ENG www.lallemandbrewing.com
brewing@lallemand.com