White Labs WLP618 NA All Day® PurePitch® Next Generation

PurePitch® Next Generation—now with more yeast, get a foolproof fermentation without a starter! Just twist the cap & pitch!

This strain of non-conventional/ NA brewing yeast, Saccharomycodes ludwigii, has been found to be useful when brewing a low alcohol/non-alcoholic beer.

This specific strain has been chosen because of its lower ethyl acetate production compared to similar strains. This species is maltose-negative as it does not ferment maltose or other larger sugars and will only ferment glucose, sucrose, and fructose.

Attenuation ranges will vary depending on recipe and/or mash profile This strain is appropriate for all styles of low-alcohol/non-alcoholic beer. Although it would be categorized as a wild yeast, it would not typically be considered a beer spoiler as it does not have the ability to ferment larger sugars. Using this strain to create a low-alcohol/NA beer requires a modified recipe.

Tips for brewing NA beers

Why PurePitch Next Gen versus other options?
Typically yeast manufacturers use a range for how many yeast cells are going into each package. This can vary widely, especially from strain to strain.  Next Gen offers a far more precise cell count across all strains allowing you to use the Whitelabs exclusive pitch calculator. Simply scan the barcode on the back of each package to be taken to their online calculator. Enter the volume, strength, and pitching temperature of the wort you are fermenting and the calculator tells you exactly how much yeast to pitch. You will be fermenting like a professional brewer, using the same concentration of yeast every time and enjoying more consistent results.  Don't need a full package? Put the lid back on and store in the refrigerator for your next batch. Whitelabs has also increased the viability (the number of living cells in the package) over the shelf life of the yeast. Next Gen strains are grown in their unique, small-batch reactors to assure freshness and then packaged in a special film that allows for off-gassing, assuring that their viability is absolutely industry leading.