SafBrew BR-8
Dry Brett yeast from Fermentis.
Lab
Fermentis· Brett · Dry · BR-8
Fermentis· Brett · Dry · BR-8Specs
Optimal temp
15–25°C
59–77°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF+
Clove & spice
Throws phenolics — the clove and spice notes (4-vinyl-guaiacol) behind hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons. Expect a spicy character, not a clean one.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Common questions
- What temperature should I ferment SafBrew BR-8 at?
- 15–25°C is the recommended range.
- Does SafBrew BR-8 produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. SafBrew BR-8 is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- Is SafBrew BR-8 diastatic (STA-1)?
- No. SafBrew BR-8 does not carry the STA1 gene, so it attenuates normally with no diastaticus gushing risk.
Brew with SafBrew BR-8
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