Chr. Hansen has developed a new freeze dried, direct inoculation culture of Lactobacillus plantarum. Chr. Hansen’s Harvest LB-1 is the first pure Lactobacillus plantarum culture selected specifically for sour beer production.
Now available via Gusmer, Harvest LB-1 is a dairy free culture, with high cell viability, that produces clean and crisp flavors and aromas that are great for sour beer. Available in a 10 HL dose, Harvest LB-1 can be stored in a freezer for up to 24 months, and provides fast and consistent fermentations, with full quality compliance and traceability.
Pack Size: Recommended one pouch in 10 hl (264 US Gallons)
Key benefits of Harvest LB-1:
- Consumes Sugar, adds mild acids
- Naturally protects your product
- Can be caused during traditional fermentation from wild potentially alcohol producing organisms
- Clean and pleasant aroma profile
- Reduction of earthy notes, which are undesired by consumers
- Flavor complexity
- Fruity terpenes & esters, which are favorable to consumers
- Controllable fermentation speed
- Consistent performer
Key features of the culture
- Direct inoculation into all mentioned beverage bases
- High number of active cells which ensure a quick acidification start
- High level of microbiological purity
- Does not produce biogenic amines
- Production of fruity aroma compounds
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