Lactobacillus Brevis is one of many strains of Lactobacillus used in brewing to sour beers through the conversion of sugars to lactic acid. While standard strains of Lactobacillus produce lactic acid for sourness in beers, L. brevis is known to produce higher levels of lactic acid, souring beers more completely and in a quicker fashion than other Lactobacillus strains. It is also said to have a higher tolerance to hop oils which can more readily inhibit growth of lesser Lactobacillus strains. L. brevis works well in Berliner Weiss, Flanders red and brown ales, lambics and guezes, as well as many other styles that rely on Lactobacillus bacteria for their characteristic lactic sourness.
Product Features
- A lactic acid-producing strain of bacteria from White Labs.
- Produces more lactic acid and sours beers more quickly than other strains of Lactobacillus.
- Has a higher tolerance for hop oils than other strains of Lactobacillus.
ICE PACK INCLUDED
We include complimentary ice packs with ALL liquid yeast orders (if required), but cannot guarantee that the ice packs will stay cold during transit, and thus the yeast can potentially be exposed to hot temperatures. We highly recommend ordering dry yeast during the hot summer months or if you are ordering from a warmer climate. Many times during the winter an ice pack is not needed so we make the determination based on current temperatures and the destination!
Yeast Specifications
Temperature Range: | 70 - 75F |
Flocculation: | Low |
Cell Count: | 7.5 million cells/mL |
Attenuation: | 80% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | 5 - 10% |
Typical Styles: | Berliner Weisse, Flanders Brown, Flanders Red, Gose, Geuze, Lambic |
About White Labs Pure Pitch NEXT GEN Packaging
PurePitch Next Generation for Homebrewers was developed to allow homebrewers to pitch a consistent 7.5 million cells/mL, which is a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges. Pitch like the pros without a need for starters! The cap allows for ease of use, no more scissors or fumbling with two layer film. Every strain has 38 quality check points, ensuring the highest quality yeast for your beer. A QR code on each package directs you all the necessary information about the yeast, including a quality report of every lot, strain specific information, data and recipes, as well as a custom online pitch rate calculator. White Labs strains are propagated in their patented FlexCell technology process, and the PurePitch Next Generation packs have a proprietary film designed specifically for White Labs that allows for one way of-gassing to promote yeast health and viability. Try White Labs' Next Generation yeast technology and experience the difference!