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Fermentis SafSpirit USW-6 - Bourbon / American Whiskey Yeast 500g

$109.50
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SKU: SAFSPRIT_USW-6

The most famous and best performing strain for producing American Whiskey. The natural choice for the best Bourbons distillers and other American whiskey producers. Very good and delicate profile of congeners. Performs well in all kind of grains or blends of grains. Despite its popularity for US whiskies, it is another good option for grain distilled beverages aged in wood or wood staves.

Ingredients: yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), emulsifier: E491 (sorbitan monostearate)

Dosage and Usage:

30-50 g/hl

REHYDRATION INSTRUCTIONS

① Rehydrate the yeast in 10 times its volume of water or wort at 25°C – 35 °C (77.0°F – 95.0°F)

② Leave to rest for 15 minutes

③ Gently stir

④ Pitch in the fermentor

The yeast has an alcohol tolerance up to 12% and can ferment from 20°C to 30°C. We recommend 20°C – 25°C for optimal flavour and aroma production.

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