Description

Fermentis Safbrew BR-8 Brettanomyces bruxellensis Dry Yeast

SafBrew™ BR-8 is the first Brettanomyces bruxellensis yeast available to brewers in a dry microgranular format. It offers all the flavour benefits of other wild or propagated Brettanomyces cultures, but with more control, reliability, and shelf stability.

Selected specifically for secondary fermentation in bottles or casks, SafBrew™ BR-8 produces phenolic compounds that create a distinctive finishing touch which evolves over time as the beer is aged. Look for fruity notes early on (pineapple, dried fruit) with typically “funky” Brett character (barnyard, horse, leather) developing with additional cellar time.

Instructions on use:

Sprinkle the yeast in a minimum of 10 times its weight of sterile water at a temperature of 77°F to 84.2°F. One 5g packet should be rehydrated in 50 ml of sterile water. Leave to rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir until obtaining a yeast cream. Add rehydrated yeast and priming sugar to your beer. Carbonation will be achieved in 1 to 3 months. At the end of the refermentation, the beer can be chilled down and will gain in roundness after 2 to 3 weeks. Carbonation at lower end temperatures (e.g. 59°F) can take over 3 months.

Ideal Temperature Range: 59-77°F (15-25°C)
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Weight: 5 gram nitrogen-flushed, factory-sealed sachet

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