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One fourth as sweet as cane sugar (sucrose) and non-fermentable by yeast. Use lactose when you want to sweeten a dry or bitter wine or beer. Also used to add sweetness and body to beers such as sweet stouts (milk stouts). Add a small amount, mix, and taste. Lactose can be added until desired flavor is obtained. There is no fermentation period or rest needed, so wine/beer may be bottled immediately. Add to hot water and mix thoroughly before adding to wine/beer. Add at end of fermentation, before bottling. Usage: 8 oz. per 5 gallons, or to taste Common name: Milk sugar

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Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends! Very drinkable when fresh, but gets even smoother and creamier with a couple months of aging Includes Willamette and Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 5.3% Estimated IBUs: 39-43 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Jim was looking for a dark, smooth, creamy mouth feel stout just like an Australian stout he had tasted years ago. Over the years, Jim found a clone that was close but needed some small changes. After many trials and test batches, he came up with this recipe that is very drinkable when it is fresh. It will get smoother with a couple months of aging and creaminess added by the lactose makes this a very good winter warming stout. Jim hopes you enjoy this beer as much as he has. Jim recommends WLP004 Irish ale yeast. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.052-56 SRM (Color Range): 41 IBUs: 39-43 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.0-5.5%     Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.   Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME) MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.    

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Rich and full of roasted flavors complemented with a sweetness from the lactose which adds a creamy body to the beer Includes a single addition of Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.6% Estimated IBUs: 37-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A sweet stout uses lactose (milk sugar) to add a silky creamy texture to the body of the beer. This beer is rich and full of roasted flavors complimented with a sweetness from the lactose. Lactose is un-fermentable which adds a creamy body to the beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-52 SRM (Color Range): 36-38 IBUs: 37-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5-4.8%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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Rich and full of roasted flavors complemented with a sweetness from the lactose which adds a creamy body to the beer Includes a single addition of Cascade hops Estimated ABV: 4.6% Estimated IBUs: 37-42 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer A sweet stout uses lactose (milk sugar) to add a silky creamy texture to the body of the beer. This beer is rich and full of roasted flavors complemented with a sweetness from the lactose. Lactose is un-fermentable which adds a creamy body to the beer. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity:1.045-52 SRM (Color Range): 36-38 IBUs: 37-42 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 4.5-4.8%   Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.   Liquid Malt Extract (LME) vs. Dried Malt Extract (DME) MoreBeer! recipe kits are offered in both Liquid Malt Extract and Dry Malt Extract so that our customers can choose the format that best suits their needs and brewing style. LME is a viscous liquid, similar in consistency to maple syrup. In addition to being the more affordable option, many brewers find LME easier to handle than dry extract. DME is more condensed and comes in a powder format that is similar to baking flour. Although it’s a little more costly, DME is naturally lighter in color and stays fresher for longer. We highly recommend DME when brewing light colored beers.      

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Our Signature Series kits offer a selection of crazy, unique beers developed by MoreBeer! customers, associates, and homebrewing legends! Very drinkable when fresh, but gets even smoother and creamier with a couple months of aging Includes Willamette and Kent Goldings hops Estimated ABV: 5.3% Estimated IBUs: 39-43 Makes 5 gallons of finished beer Jim was looking for a dark, smooth, creamy mouth feel stout just like an Australian stout he had tasted years ago. Over the years, Jim found a clone that was close but needed some small changes. After many trials and test batches, he came up with this recipe that is very drinkable when it is fresh. It will get smoother with a couple months of aging and creaminess added by the lactose makes this a very good winter warming stout. Jim hopes you enjoy this beer as much as he has. Jim recommends WLP004 Irish ale yeast. Makes 5 gallons Estimated Original Gravity: 1.052-56 SRM (Color Range): 41 IBUs: 39-43 Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 5.0-5.5% Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”.  For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All grains will come milled, unless you select unmilled base malts.    

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OYL-605 is a blend of Levilactobacillus brevis and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that sours efficiently at its higher temp range Max souring develops within 24 to 72 hours Proprietary propagation methods generate fresh, metabolically healthy cells and optimal biomass Omega Yeast is founded on curiosity and innovation, expertly producing common workhorse varieties and many unique strains Turn up the tang with Omega's Lactobacillus Blend. Lacto brevis and plantarum come together for a blend that is clean and reliable with a wide temperature range. The plantarum, isolated in collaboration with Marz Community Brewing, sours efficiently at lower temperatures. Maximum souring develops typically within 48 hours with no need to hold high temperatures as it is efficient at the lower end of its range. Note also that the blend is extremely hop sensitive, so make sure to add only to unhopped wort.   Attenuation: N/A Flocculation: N/A Alcohol Tolerance: N/A Optimum Temp: 68-95°F   Please Note: For best results we Always recommend ordering an Ice Pack with your liquid yeast. Ice Packs can be found below in the "You might Also Need" section. 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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This is a super cool bottle for making yeast starter wort. Mix DME and water to make your wort and then boil in the microwave with the cap off. Remove from microwave, thread on the cap while still hot, and place in refrigerator. Store the wort till you need it.  When you are ready to make a starter remove from refrigerator to warm up, pour into a sanitized flask, and add your yeast. Make multiple bottles all at once at store in your refrigerator until needed.  This reagent bottle is made from durable borosilicate perfect for storing anything you need. Borosilicate is great because unlike ordinary glass it won't crack with rapid changes in temperature. KegLand Item Number: KL04022  

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Plumber's tape, or PTFE thread seal tape, is used to connect NPT (national pipe thread) style threads. Use three wraps for brass and six wraps for stainless steel. 1/2'' wide x 520'' long roll.

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Perfect for fermenting small batches of beer, kombucha, wine, cider, mead, and more! Clear glass allows you to monitor fermentation activity as it happens Includes S-shaped airlock and airlock grommet This fermenter kit is great for those small one gallon batches. Whether you enjoy brewing small batches or want to test things on a small scale this is a great glass fermenter.  This is also a great fermentation setup for making homemade kombucha! Includes: Glass 1 gallon jar Screw top lid with hole and airlock grommet S-Shaped airlock

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For easy-to-drink Rhone style wines. This versatile strain is suitable for reds, roses and whites. In red wines, it contributes up front fruit to easy-to-drink Rhone style wines, often with a nice spicy quality if present in the fruit. ICV-GRE can also be effectively used with short skin contact regimes (3 to 5 days) to reduce vegetal and undesirable sulfur components in varietals like Merlot, Cabernet, Grenache and Syrah. In addition to bringing fresh, ripe fruit qualities, ICV-GRE also helps to enhance the mouthfeel of a wine. While it may not be a powerhouse in itself, this yeast truly excels at being able to keep a red wine blend from potentially becoming too heavy and pedestrian. When used in fruit focused whites like Chenin blanc, Riesling, and Viognier, ICV-GRE results in stable fresh fruit characteristics and delivers a big fore-mouth impact. Alcohol tolerant to 15%, best results from 59 to 82 degrees F. Download the PDF Download the PDF

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Plug the hole in other stoppers when moving or shaking the fermenter.

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Ferment nearly any beer style quickly and with virtually no temperature control required! Lutra™ Kveik is highly recommended to beginning brewers due to its ability to ferment cleanly even upwards of 90°F Dry format is gluten-free and has an extended shelf life compared to liquid—keep on hand and use with confidence! Omega Yeast is founded on curiosity and innovation, expertly producing common workhorse varieties and many unique strains Lutra™ Kveik Gluten-Free is your worry-free way to navigate the evolving demand for cold ones. Propagated using 100% gluten-free raw materials and in adherence to FDA regulations for gluten-free labeling. Lutra is a shockingly clean strain that takes off at warp speed when pitched at the high end of its temperature range. Isolated from Omega's Hornindal Kveik (OYL091) culture, Lutra Kveik is perfect for brewing a refreshing pseudo-lager without the typical lead time of a lager. Lutra is your worry-free way to navigate the evolving demand for cold ones. You will love this strain like no otter. Attenuation: 75-82% Flocculation: Medium-High Alcohol Tolerance: 15% ABV Optimum Fermentation Temp: 68-95°F Cell Count: 55 Billion Strain Type: Norwegian Kveik Please Note: For best results we Always recommend ordering an Ice Pack with your liquid yeast. Ice Packs can be found below in the "You might Also Need" section.

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Due to high demand, the 50 lb is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. Sorbistat K, Potassium Sorbate, ensures against renewed fermentation in wine when residual sugar is added post the initial ferment. Add at the rate of .5 to .75 grams per gallon (125-200ppm) in conjunction with .3 grams of meta-bisulphite (50ppm) per gallon. Use the higher end of the range (200 ppm) as the wine's pH approaches or exceeds 3.5 or when the alcohol conent of the wine is below 10%. Note: Will not stop an active fermentation. Potassium sorbate should not be used if the wine underwent an ML fermentation because sorbic acid (in the potassium sorbate) will react with lactic bacteria to produce a "geranium" smelling off-flavor. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 2.3 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

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All of our flasks are made from borosilicate type glass which is nice because they can be transferred directly from heat to ice and not crack like normal glass. (We do not recommend the use of an electric element. If this cannot be avoided, we recommend using a larger pot as a hot water bath on the stove.) Great Flask for yeast culturing. Recommended Process for Use of Flask: Double Boiler Method It is important for your safety to heat water in the flask with a heat source that distributes heat evenly. Our manufacturer has confirmed that direct heat to the glass can break down its integrity and break if the heat source doesn't distribute evenly. Morebeer! recommends using the "double boiler method." This process involves using a boiling water bath on the outside of the flask to heat up the water inside the flask. All you need is a kettle 3 gallons or larger. This process is much safer and efficient. If the flask should break or boil over, your kettle will be there to collect the contents, thus keeping your stove clean and keeping you away from potential harm. In the lab world, these flasks are known as "Student Grade". A great flask for making yeast starters! (Student grade is not the highest grade flask and will have minor defects) Kegland Part Number: KL03964

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 42 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 3 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 2-23/32 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 24 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 1-7/8 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 1-19/32 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 20 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 1-5/8 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 1-11/32 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 11 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 1-1/16 in, Length: 1-1/4 in, bottom diameter: 53/64 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 5 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 11/16 in, Length: 7/8 in, bottom diameter: 17/32 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.   Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 4 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.   Top diameter: 5/8 in, Length: 13/16 in, bottom diameter: 15/32 in. Made in Portugal.  

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Sourvisiae® is a modern fermentation solution that produces sour beers through one simple fermentation step Clean and neutral flavor, ideal for traditional and modern sour beer styles and an excellent base for fruited sours Sourvisiae® is a bioengineered (GMO) strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Lallemand premium brewing yeast offers brewers unmatched consistency, reliability and purity from one batch of beer to the next Sourvisiae® is a bioengineered ale yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) capable of producing lactic acid during fermentation to provide brewers with an easy, reproducible, and mono-culture product for sour-style beer production. Sourvisiae® contains a single genetic modification, a lactate dehydrogenase gene from a food microorganism, which enables the yeast to produce high levels of lactic acid, the main compound that gives sour beers their flavor. Sourvisiae® allows the brewer to ferment and sour the beer in one simple step, reducing cross-contamination risks, lowering costs, cutting total process time, and allowing brewers to obtain a consistent product. The brewing process is conducted without any modifications; Sourvisiae® is pitched just like conventional yeast and ferments in a normal fermentation time. Sourvisiae® does not produce other flavor compounds associated with Brettanomyces, Lachancea, or Lactic Acid Bacteria, providing a cleaner and more reproducible souring process, with much shorter fermentation times. Microbiological Properties Classified as a bioengineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a top-fermenting yeast. Finished product is released to the market only after passing a rigorous series of tests. *According to the ASBC and EBC methods of analysis. Typical Analysis of Sourvisiae® Yeast: Percent solids 93% – 96% Living Yeast Cells ≥  5 x 10 9 per gram of dry yeast Wild Yeast < 1 per 10 6 yeast cells Bacteria < 1 per 10 6 yeast cells Brewing Properties In Lallemand’s standard conditions, wort at 20°C (68°F), Sourvisiae® yeast exhibits: Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 5 days Medium to High Attenuation and Medium to High Flocculation Highly acidic and slightly fruity flavor and aroma The optimal temperature range for Sourvisiae® yeast when producing traditional styles is 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F). Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort. Attenuation may appear lower due to the formation of lactic acid. Production of lactic acid does not result in a loss of CO2. When sugar is consumed to produce lactic acid, there is no change in density. Therefore, the amount of residual sugar in the finished beer is lower than the final density would imply. This yeast produces a very acidic beer, with final beer pHs in the range of 3.0 and lactic acid in the range of 8 – 15g/L. Vigorous fermentation can be completed within 5 days. The resulting flavor and aroma profile of the beer is a slightly fruity acidic beer. Because of the resulting low pH and highly acidic conditions, we do not recommend re-pitching this yeast. Flavor and Aroma Tangy, sour, slightly fruity   NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR SHIPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

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Chromatography Standard - Lactic (1 oz)

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3278 blend contains yeast and bacteria cultures important to the production of spontaneously fermented beers of the Lambic region A Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in Brussels 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 This blend of yeast and bacteria comes from a Belgian Brewery and is maintained with a selection of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which include Belgian-style wheat beer yeast, a sherry yeast, Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast, Brettomyces Lambicus yeast, Lactobacillus Delbruckii, and finally Pediococcus Cerevisiae. While amazingly complex, this mixture does not include all the possible cultures found in Belgian Lambics. However, it is representative of the organisms which are most important for the desirable flavor components of these beer styles. Attenuation: 70-80% Flocculation: Low - High Alcohol Tolerance: 11% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 63-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Flanders Red Ale Lambic Gueuze Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer 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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88% concentration. Use to adjust pH of sparge water down.

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88% concentration. Use to adjust pH of sparge water down. We use a pipette to measure out lactic acid as it is a liquid.

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5335 produces moderate levels of acidity. Commonly found in gueuze, lambics, sour brown ales and Berliner Weisse Always used in conjunction with S. cerevisiae and often with various wild yeast 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 Lactobacillus is used in the production in a wide array of sour beer styles as well as many food products.  This particular strain is ideal for the acidification of beers, either pre or post cerivisiae fermentation.  Can be use to kettle sour. Lactic acid bacteria isolated from a Belgian brewery. This culture produces moderate levels of acidity and is commonly found in many types of beers including gueuze, lambics, sour brown ales and Berliner Weisse. It is always used in conjunction with S.cerevisiae and often with various wild yeast. Use in beers below 10 IBU is recommended due to the culture’s sensitivity to hop compounds. Attenuation: 70-90% Flocculation: Low - High Alcohol Tolerance: 9% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-95°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Berliner Weisse Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin 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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Reskue – Yeast Derivative Nutrient for Detoxifying and Restarting Stuck Fermentations Detoxifies fermentations by adsorbing toxic fatty acids that inhibit yeast and bacteria Restores sugar uptake by clearing compounds that interfere with yeast membrane function Reinvigorates both sluggish or stuck alcoholic and malolactic fermentations Contains no measurable YAN, so it won't impact nutrient balance or promote excess yeast growth More effective than standard yeast hulls due to its targeted high-capacity bioadsorptive properties Reskue is a specific inactivated yeast derivative developed by Lallemand to help winemakers recover from sluggish or stuck fermentations. Unlike generic yeast hulls, which offer general detoxification support, Reskue is produced using a proprietary process that dramatically enhances its surface area and binding capacity for fermentation-inhibiting compounds—especially short- and medium-chain fatty acids. These compounds are produced by stressed yeast and can block sugar transport, stalling fermentation. Reskue removes them more efficiently than standard hulls, helping yeast and bacteria resume healthy metabolic activity. This makes Reskue particularly valuable not only in stuck alcoholic fermentations but also in challenging malolactic fermentations where similar toxins can block bacterial performance. Protocol Suspend Reskue in 10 times its weight of clean water at 30–37°C (86–98°F). Stir thoroughly and let sit for 20 minutes before adding to the fermentation. Mix evenly into the tank. In stuck alcoholic fermentations, allow Reskue to settle for 48 hours, then rack off before initiating the restart protocol. Usage Rates Recommended dosage: 30–40 grams per hectoliter = 0.3–0.4 grams per liter = 1.14–1.5 grams per gallon Use 30 g/hL for moderate ferment stress and 40 g/hL when conditions are severe or when toxic byproducts are strongly suspected. Reskue is not a nutrient supplement—it provides virtually no YAN—and should be used as a detoxification tool to restore a viable fermentation environment.nd dry.

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Prevents Off-Flavors: ALDC from CellarScience helps prevent the production of Diacetyl, a butter-like off-flavor, ensuring a cleaner-tasting beer. Reduces Conditioning Time: By limiting Diacetyl production during dry hopping or fermentation, ALDC reduces the time needed before your beer is ready for bottling or kegging. Versatile Use: ALDC can be added during yeast pitching or dry hopping, benefiting any beer style, especially those with heavy dry hopping, by controlling hop creep. Stop hop creep before it happens with ALDC from CellarScience. As modern beer styles call for increasing amounts of dry hops, a new risk for off-flavor in the finished beer arises. Hop creep is the result of yeast beginning a new fermentation when dry hops with trace amounts of fermentable sugars are introduced to the finished beer. This results in further production of Diacetyl and, if yeast are not given enough time to clean up after themselves, can lead to higher levels of Diacetyl in the finished beer. Diacetyl is often referred to as a butter or butterscotch like flavor and is not desirable in most styles, especially at high levels. ALDC, or alpha acetolactate decarboxylase, is a helpful enzyme that can be added at yeast pitching or along with your dry hops to limit the production of Diacetyl to protect your finished beer from off-flavors and reduce the conditioning time needed before its ready to bottle or keg. Use: Available in 1 oz dropper bottle or 8 oz bettix bottle. Add to fermenter at time of yeast pitching or dry hopping at a rate of 1 dropper full per 5 gallons. 1 oz contains approximately 35 doses. Additional Notes: Although commonly added to heavily dry hopped beers, using ALDC during fermentation can benefit any beer style by reducing Diacetyl production. Brewing hops all contain the naturally occurring enzyme AMG or amyloglucosidase which breaks down long chain sugars into simple sugars that yeast can ferment. The reason hop creep is a relatively new phenomenon is due to the changing ways in which hops are dried and processed. As brewers started to demand more aromatics from their hops, growers began to lower the kilning temperatures to preserve volatile oils. This led to higher levels of AMG left on the hops as well, where they were previously denatured at the higher kilning temperatures. With more AMG present on the hops, dry hopping now leads to more fermentation activity and higher levels of Diacetyl produced after the primary fermentation is complete. Although the simplest remedy to hop creep is time—waiting for the yeast to naturally clean up the extra Diacetyl—ALDC is a great way to reduce conditioning time and the risk of off-flavors in your finished beer. The recommended shelf life is 12 months from the date the package is opened.  

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