LalBrew BRY-97 – 11g Sachet

LalBrew BRY-97™ Dry Yeast

LalBrew BRY-97™ is a premium Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain specifically engineered for the high-performance demands of modern craft brewing. It is a neutral, highly attenuating yeast that allows hop aromas and flavors to take center stage without interference from heavy esters. A unique technical advantage of BRY-97™ is its expression of the beta-glucosidase enzyme, which promotes hop biotransformation—chemically altering hop compounds to accentuate fruit and citrus notes. With its vigorous fermentation kinetics and excellent flocculation, it produces clear, professional-grade ales quickly. Whether brewing a crisp Pale Ale or a massive Imperial IPA, BRY-97™ provides the reliability and clean canvas required for the “West Coast” style.

Key Benefits

• Clean Fermentation: Delivers a neutral flavor profile with very low ester production.

• Hop Enhancement: Expresses beta-glucosidase enzyme to facilitate hop biotransformation.

• Superior Flocculation: Settles quickly and firmly, making it ideal for bright beers and easy harvesting.

• High Attenuation: Efficiently consumes sugars for a dry, crisp finish.

• Versatility: Robust performance across a wide variety of ale styles and gravities.

Applications

• Brewing: Specifically designed for American-style ales. Traditional styles include Cream Ale, American Wheat, Scotch Ale, American Pale Ale, American Amber, American Brown, American IPA, American Stout, Russian Imperial Stout, Imperial IPA, Roggen/Rye, Old Ale, and American Barleywine.

• Distilling: Highly suitable for the production of American-style whiskey or “white dog” washes where a clean, grain-forward profile is desired with minimal congener interference.

• Cider Making: Can be used for clean, dry ciders where the brewer wishes to preserve the primary fruit character of the apples without adding yeast-driven spicy or fruity esters.

Typical Usage

• Pitch Rate: 50 – 100g per hL of wort (to achieve 2.5 – 5 million viable cells/mL).

• Aeration: Not required for the first pitch of dry yeast but recommended if re-pitching harvested slurry.

Technical Data & Properties

• Classification: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Top-fermenting).

• Attenuation: Medium to High (78% – 84%).

• Flocculation: High.

• Alcohol Tolerance: 13% ABV.

• Fermentation Temperature: 15°C – 22°C (59°F – 72°F).

• Diastaticus: Negative (STA1 negative).

• POF Status: POF Negative (does not produce clove-like phenols).

Storage and Handling

• Storage: Store in a vacuum-sealed package in dry conditions below 4°C.

• Stability: Stable for up to 3 years from the date of manufacture if sealed.

• Handling: BRY-97™ is sensitive to air exposure. Once opened, packs must be resealed and used within 3 days. Dry pitching is the preferred method—sprinkle the yeast evenly on the surface of the wort during the knockout/fill process.

Summary

LalBrew BRY-97™ is the workhorse of the American craft beer industry. Its ability to “get out of the way” of the ingredients while actively enhancing hop aromatics makes it an indispensable tool for any brewery focusing on hop-forward or exceptionally clean ale styles.