Lactobacillus Blend | Omega Yeast OYL-605

Create Perfectly Tart and Sour Beers

Omega Yeast OYL-605 Lactobacillus Blend combines Levilactobacillus brevis and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains, offering brewers an exceptional tool for crafting clean, lactic-acid-forward sour beers. This blend is engineered to deliver bright tartness with minimal off-flavors, making it perfect for Berliner Weisse, Gose, and other sour beer styles.

Lactobacillus works by consuming a small amount of sugars in the wort and converting them into lactic acid, which lowers the pH of the beer. This process imparts the characteristic sour flavor found in many beer styles. Typically, beers soured with Lactobacillus are co-fermented with another yeast strain to complete fermentation and add additional complexity.

This versatile blend performs efficiently within a broad temperature range, allowing brewers to achieve their desired level of acidity with precision and control.

Key Characteristics:

• Temperature Range: 68°F – 95°F (20°C – 35°C)
• Optimal Souring Time: 24 to 72 hours
• Hop Sensitivity: Extremely sensitive; even 2 IBUs can inhibit souring

Perfect for Brewing:

• Berliner Weisse
• Gose
• Kettle Sours
• Mixed Fermentation Styles

Why Choose Omega Yeast OYL-605 Lactobacillus Blend?

• Clean Lactic Acidity: Produces bright, tart flavors without undesirable off-notes.
• Flexible Performance: Excels across a wide temperature range and souring timeframes.
• Optimized for Souring: Effective in unhopped wort for efficient acid production.

Enhance Your Brewing Process

Pair Omega Yeast OYL-605 with White Labs Brewzyme to eliminate diacetyl and ensure a clean, professional-quality finish. For optimal yeast health, use White Labs Zinc Buddy to promote vigorous and consistent fermentation.

Our Commitment to Yeast Health

At SoCal Brewing Supply, we take yeast storage and viability very seriously. We ensure yeast is always stored under optimal conditions, with 24-hour monitoring of refrigerator temperatures to prevent spikes that could negatively impact yeast health.

For liquid yeast orders, we recommend shipping with an ice pack and insulated envelope to ensure your yeast arrives in top condition. It’s normal for ice packs to melt during transit; their purpose is to protect the yeast from extreme temperatures caused by external weather conditions.

If you like this yeast or want to view other Omega Yeast strains, check out our entire collection of Omega Yeast here.

Omega Yeast OYL-605 Lactobacillus Blend is a must-have for brewers looking to craft clean, bright, and beautifully tart sour beers. With its reliability and flexibility, it ensures consistent results every time.