SafBrew BR8 (Brett)

Description

Fermentis is pleased to announce that SafBrew­™ BR-8 is now available in a homebrewer format: a 5-gram sachet. This yeast strain is known for its ability to produce unique and complex flavors in beer and is a popular choice among homebrewers who enjoy experimenting with different yeast strains. With the availability of SafBrew­™ BR-8, homebrewers now have access to a powerful tool for creating new and exciting beer styles. This is a significant development for homebrewing community and opens new possibilities for their creativity and experimentation.

Rehydration:

• Sprinkle the yeast in at least 10 times its weight of sterile water at a temperature of 25°C to 29°C (77°F to 84.2°F).
• Leave to rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Gently stir until obtaining a yeast cream before pitching it into beer.

Bottle fermentation:

• Add 5 to 10 grams of sugar per liter of beer (0.67 to 1.3 oz/gal) to obtain an additional saturation of 2.5 to 5.0 g/L of CO2 (0.33 to 0.67 oz/gal of CO2).
• Pitch the sweetened beer at fermentation temperature with the rehydrated yeast.
• Carbonation will be achieved in 1 to 3 months of maturation.
• At the end of refermentation, the beer can be cooled down and will gain in roundness after 2 to 3 weeks.

The primary fermentation is very important to allow the typical funky flavors of SafBrew­™ BR-8 to develop correctly. We recommend using a maltotriose-positive yeast (a yeast strain able to assimilate maltotriose), otherwise, the residual sugars concentration would be too high at the end of the primary fermentation.