{"product_id":"lallemand-lalbrew-wit","title":"Lallemand LalBrew Wit™ · Dry Wheat Beer Yeast · 11 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft banana, a whisper of clove and plenty of room for orange peel and coriander. Wit is a relatively neutral wheat beer strain — fruity, but calmer than a classic hefeweizen yeast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAttenuation 75–82 % · 17–25 °C · Low flocculation · Fruity, slight banana \u0026amp; clove · Up to 12 % ABV · 11 g sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalBrew Wit™ covers a wide spread of wheat beers, from witbier and American wheat to weizen and weizenbock. It's POF positive, giving fruity notes with a slight banana and clove, at lower levels of esters and phenols than traditional hefeweizen strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlocculation is low, so the yeast stays in suspension — handy when the style is meant to be cloudy. Fermentation is vigorous and can be complete in 4 days, with 75–82 % attenuation and 12 % ABV tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLallemand (LalBrew®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain \/ type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheat beer yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive dry yeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 g sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–82 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlocculation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17–25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 % ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruity, slight banana and clove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOF \/ diastaticus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive \/ negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitching rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100 g\/hl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRehydration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed — dry pitching preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLallemand's pitch rate for Wit is 50–100 g\/hl. A 20 L batch (0.2 hl) needs 10–20 g, i.e. 1–2 sachets (approx.: dosage × 0.2 hl, rounded up to whole 11 g sachets).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a weizenbock or any other high-gravity wort, Lallemand notes that higher pitch rates and extra nutrients may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry pitch (Lallemand's preference): sprinkle it evenly over the wort surface. For Wit there's no significant difference versus rehydrating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehydrate if you must: 110 ml clean, sterilised water at 30–35 °C, rest 15 minutes, stir gently, rest 5 minutes, then attemperate by no more than 10 °C every 5 minutes. Not distilled or RO water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment at 17–25 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be harvested and re-pitched like any other yeast (Lallemand).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum lost on the sachet? Don't use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a witbier? Try it with BESTMALZ BEST Wheat, wheat flakes, coriander seed and sweet orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate: vacuum-sealed, dry, below 4 °C (Lallemand).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: the expiry date is printed on the pack; Lallemand's ale strains last 2–3 years from production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened: reseal, back into the fridge below 4 °C and use within 3 days, unless vacuum-resealed immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Active dry brewing yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), emulsifier E491 (sorbitan monostearate, approx. 1 %)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none — allergen-free per Lallemand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 11 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: dry, below 4 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow flocculation: it stays in suspension, so a hazy pour is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOF positive: the banana and clove come from the yeast and are meant to be there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredient orders are fulfilled from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, apart from equipment — watch for two deliveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wit a hefeweizen yeast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers weizen\/weissbier, dunkelweizen and weizenbock, but with lower levels of esters and phenols than traditional hefeweizen strains — expect gentler banana and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature should I ferment Wit at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17–25 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sachets of Wit for a 20 L batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne sits inside the 50–100 g\/hl range (10–20 g in 20 L); two reach the top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my wheat beer be cloudy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost likely. Wit has low flocculation and stays in suspension, which suits hazy wheat styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lallemand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933611028814,"sku":"BOP-271307","price":4.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/775_lalbrew-wit-front-white-lowres.jpg?v=1790201898","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/lallemand-lalbrew-wit","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}