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Wyeast | 5526 Brettanomyces Lambicus | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

    Description

    • 5526 is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers
    • Produces a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness along with distinct “Brett” character
    • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
    • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
    • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
    • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

    The quintessential "Brett" strain used for the production of Lambic and other beers.

    This is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers. It produces a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness along with distinct “Brett” character. A pellicle may form in bottles or casks. To produce the classic Belgian character, this strain works best in conjunction with other yeast and lactic bacteria. It generally requires 3-6 months of aging to fully develop flavor characteristics.

    Attenuation: 78-84%
    Flocculation: Medium
    Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
    Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-75°F
    Cell Count: 100 Billion

    Styles:
    Berliner Weisse
    Flanders Red Ale
    Fruit Lambic
    Gueuze
    Straight (Unblended) Lambic

    For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

    Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
     

    Wyeast | 5526 Brettanomyces Lambicus | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

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        Description

        • 5526 is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers
        • Produces a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness along with distinct “Brett” character
        • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
        • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
        • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
        • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

        The quintessential "Brett" strain used for the production of Lambic and other beers.

        This is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers. It produces a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness along with distinct “Brett” character. A pellicle may form in bottles or casks. To produce the classic Belgian character, this strain works best in conjunction with other yeast and lactic bacteria. It generally requires 3-6 months of aging to fully develop flavor characteristics.

        Attenuation: 78-84%
        Flocculation: Medium
        Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
        Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-75°F
        Cell Count: 100 Billion

        Styles:
        Berliner Weisse
        Flanders Red Ale
        Fruit Lambic
        Gueuze
        Straight (Unblended) Lambic

        For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

        Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
         
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        Ernest C
        My preferred Brett. Lambicus

        Used this in two sour brews. I like the sour cherry flavor development from this yeast. This lambicus has quite a bit less of the barnyard funk and sourness that you can get from Brett Bruxellensis (funk) or lacto and pedio (the sour).

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        steve
        Nice and Funky

        Just used this, has that good brett funk. Nice pellicle development.

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