LalBrew® NovaLager Yeast Winequip

LalBrew NovaLager™ is a true bottom-fermenting Saccharomyces pastorianus hybrid from the novel Group III lineage that has been selected to produce clean lager beers with distinct flavor characteristics and superior fermentation performance.

LalBrew NovaLager™ is a robust lager strain with ideal characteristics for lager beer production including fast fermentations, high attenuation and high flocculation. The distinct flavor profile is very clean, slight esters over a wide temperature range.

This product is the result of the research and development work of Renaissance Bioscience Corp. (Vancouver BC, Canada) in partnership with Lallemand Brewing. LalBrew NovaLager™ was selected using classical and non-GMO breeding methods to obtain a novel Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces eubayanus hybrid strain that defines a novel Group III (Renaissance) lager lineage that is distinct from any other traditional Saccharomyces pastorianus strains.

This strain is a low VDK/diacetyl producer and utilizes patented technology from the University of California Davis (USA) that inhibits the production of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) off-flavors, therefore reducing the maturation time associated with lager beer production. 

Pack Sizes:

• 11g Sachet
• 500g Brick (SAVE 14% OFF 11g sachet Price)

Beer Styles:

• Lager

Aroma:

• Clean, low to medium ester, no sulfur

Attenuation:

• 78 – 84%

Fermentation Range:

• 10 – 20°C (50 – 68°F)

Flocculation:

• Medium

Alcohol Tolerance:

• 13% ABV

Pitching Rate:

• 50 – 100g/hL to achieve a minimum of 0.5 – 1 million viable cells/mL

MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:

Classified as Saccharomyces pastorianus, a bottom-fermenting yeast. Typical Analysis of LalBrew NovaLager™ yeast: 

• Percent solids 93% – 97%
• Viability ≥ 5 x 109 CFU per gram of dry yeast
• Wild Yeast < 1 per 106 yeast cells
• Diastaticus Undetectable
• Bacteria < 1 per 106 yeast cells

Finished product is released to the market only after passing a rigorous series of tests.
*See specifications sheet for details

Flavour and Aroma:

Instructions for use:

The pitch rate will affect the fermentation performance and flavour of the beer. For LalBrew NovaLager™ yeast, a pitch rate of 50 – 100g per hL of wort is sufficient to achieve optimal results for most fermentations. More stressful fermentations such as high gravity, high adjunct or high acidity may require higher pitch rates and additional nutrients to ensure a healthy fermentation.  LalBrew NovaLager™ may be re-pitched just as you would any other type of yeast according to your brewery’s SOP for yeast handling. Wort aeration is required when re-pitching dry yeast.

Dry pitching is the preferred method of inoculating wort. This method is simpler than rehydration and will give more consistent fermentation performance and reduce the risk of contamination. Simply sprinkle the yeast evenly on the surface of the wort in the fermenter as it is being filled. The motion of the wort filling the fermenter will aid in mixing the yeast into the wort. For LalBrew NovaLager™, there are no significant differences in fermentation performance when dry pitching compared to rehydration.  

Find your exact recommended pitching rate with our Pitch Rate Calculator the Brewers Corner at

Rehydration:

Rehydration of yeast prior to pitching should be used only when equipment does not easily facilitate dry pitching. Significant deviations from rehydration protocols can result in longer fermentations, under-attenuation and increased risk of contamination. Rehydration procedures can be found on our website.  Measure the yeast by weight within the recommended pitch rate range. Pitch rate calculators optimized for liquid yeast may result in significant overpitching. 

Storage:

LalBrew NovaLager™ yeast should be stored in a vacuum sealed package in dry conditions below 4C° (39°F). LalBrew NovaLager ™ will rapidly lose activity after exposure to air. Do not use 500g or 11g packs that have lost vacuum. Opened packs must be re-sealed, stored in dry conditions below 4°C (39°F), and used within 3 days. If the opened package is re-sealed under vacuum immediately after opening, yeast can be stored below 4C° (39°F) until the indicated expiry date. Do not use yeast after expiry date printed on the pack. Performance is guaranteed when stored correctly and before the expiry date. However, Lallemand dry brewing yeast is very robust and some strains can tolerate brief periods under sub-optimal conditions.

Dry Pitching:

Dry pitching is the preferred method of inoculating wort. This method is simpler than rehydration and will give more consistent fermentation performance and reduce the risk of contamination. Simply sprinkle the yeast evenly on the surface of the wort in the fermenter as it is being lled. The motion of the wort filling the fermenter will aid in mixing the yeast into the wort.

For LalBrew NovaLager™, there are no significcant differences in fermentation performance when dry pitching compared to rehydration.

Rehydration:

Rehydration of yeast prior to pitching should be used only when equipment does not easily facilitate dry pitching. Significant deviations from rehydration protocols can result in longer fermentations, under-attenuation and increased risk of contamination. Rehydration procedures can be found on the Lallemand Brewing website.
Measure the yeast by weight within the recommended pitch rate range. Pitch rate calculators optimized for liquid yeast may result in significant overpitching.

Further Information and Technical Knowledge Resources:

• Technical Data Sheet
• Lallemand Lager Strain Selection and Best Practices