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Description
WLP618 White Labs NA All Day Ale Yeast
White Lab's WLP618 NA All Day is a unique non-conventional yeast strain, Saccharomycodes ludwigii, specifically chosen for its low ethyl acetate production. It enables brewers to craft high-quality non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers while preserving aroma and body.
This maltose-negative strain does not ferment maltose or complex sugars, only fermenting glucose, sucrose, and fructose. As a result, it delivers a significantly lower alcohol content while maintaining balance and flavor, making it an excellent choice for NA beer production.
WLP618 NA All Day Yeast Characteristics
- Attenuation: Up to 20%
- Flocculation: Medium
- Alcohol Tolerance: Low (2 - 5%)
- Optimum Fermentation Temp: 68 - 75°F (20 - 24°C)
- STA1: Negative
Key Considerations for Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Keep Wort Fermentability Low: Use a smaller grain bill to decrease original gravity to 5-7° Plato and mash at a high temperature (above 162°F / 72°C) to reduce fermentable sugars.
- pH Adjustment: Adjust the wort pH to below 4.6 using phosphoric or lactic acid for microbial stability.
- Stabilization: Use a 0.45-micron sterile filter and a microbial stabilization method to ensure shelf stability.
- Enhancing Flavor: Post-fermentation additions of non-sugar flavorings, water profile adjustments, or the inclusion of unmalted grains can help improve body and mouthfeel.
Why Choose WLP618 NA All Day?
WLP618 NA All Day is the ideal yeast for brewers crafting non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers. It preserves body and aroma while ensuring a clean, controlled fermentation. Whether you're formulating a refreshing NA IPA or a smooth wheat beer, this strain delivers reliable results with a balanced finish.
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