SafBrew LA-01
Dry Ale yeast from Fermentis.
Lab
Fermentis· Ale · Dry · LA-01
Fermentis· Ale · Dry · LA-01Specs
Attenuation
15%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
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.
Usually used in
Non-Alcoholic
Common questions
- What is SafBrew LA-01's attenuation?
- 15% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment SafBrew LA-01 at?
- 15–25°C is the recommended range.
- Does SafBrew LA-01 produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. SafBrew LA-01 is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is SafBrew LA-01 good for?
- Non-Alcoholic.
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