{"product_id":"fermentis-safbrew-la01-500","title":"Fermentis | Safbrew LA-01 | 500 g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Alcoholic Specialization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically selected for the production of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beers with a focus on flavor integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMaltose-Negative Strain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not ferment maltose or maltotriose, leaving a high-quality residual sweetness and full body without the alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Flavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a clean, subtle ester profile that mimics traditional brewing results without the need for dealcoholization.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSafBrew™ LA-01 is a specialized Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. chevallieri strain developed specifically for the craft of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beers (up to 0.5% ABV). Unlike standard brewer’s yeast, this \"maltose-negative\" strain only ferments simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose), leaving the more complex malt sugars untouched. 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