LalBrew Nottingham – 11g Sachet

LalBrew Nottingham™ Dry Yeast

LalBrew Nottingham™ is one of the original heritage strains in the Lallemand collection, selected for its robust fermentation kinetics and neutral sensory footprint. It is a highly flocculent strain that settles quickly to produce brilliant, clear beers. While technically an ale yeast, its unique ability to ferment efficiently at temperatures as low as 10°C allows brewers to create exceptionally clean, lager-style beers without the need for a dedicated lager strain. Nottingham is highly stress-tolerant, performing reliably in high-gravity brews (up to 14% ABV) and challenging fermentation environments. With moderate expression of beta-glucosidase and beta-lyase enzymes, it also supports hop bio-transformation, making it a subtle but effective partner for modern hop-forward styles.

Key Benefits

• Incredible Versatility: One strain capable of producing everything from English Bitters to pseudo-lagers.
• Rapid Fermentation: Capable of completing primary fermentation in as little as 4 days.
• High Alcohol Tolerance: Robust performance in high-gravity batches up to 14% ABV.
• Neutral Profile: Minimal ester production allows malt and hop characteristics to take center stage.
• Superior Clarity: High flocculation ensures a firm yeast cake and bright finished beer.

Applications

• Brewing: Ideal for Pale Ales, Ambers, Porters, Stouts, and Barleywines. At lower temperatures, it is perfect for Kölsch, Golden Ales, and “pseudo-lager” styles.
• Cider Making: A popular choice for crisp, dry ciders. It preserves primary fruit aromas while providing a very clean, dry finish.
• Distilling: Excellent for grain-neutral washes or high-gravity whiskey washes where a clean, efficient fermentation is required.
• Recovery: Often used to restart stuck fermentations due to its high stress tolerance.

Typical Usage

• Pitch Rate: 50 – 100g per hL of wort (achieving 2.5 – 5 million viable cells/mL).
• Lager-Style Brewing: When fermenting at the lower end of the range (10°C – 12°C), use the higher end of the pitch rate scale.

Technical Data & Properties

• Classification: Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
• Attenuation: High (78% – 84%).
• Flocculation: High.
• Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV.
• Optimal Temp Range: 10°C – 25°C.
• STA1 (Diastaticus): Negative.
• POF Status: POF Negative (no phenolic off-flavors).

Storage and Handling

• Storage: Store in vacuum-sealed packaging in dry conditions below 4°C.
• Handling: Once opened, reseal and use within 3 days. Do not use if the vacuum seal is soft or compromised.
• Pitching: Direct pitching is the preferred method—sprinkle the yeast evenly onto the surface of the wort during the knockout process.

Summary

LalBrew Nottingham™ is the ultimate “insurance policy” yeast. Its ability to perform under a wide range of temperatures and gravities while remaining sensory-neutral makes it the perfect house strain for breweries requiring flexibility and consistent, professional results.