Metschnikowia reukaufii | White Labs WLP4650 Yeast
If this yeast is on sale at 40% off, it’s likely nearing its expiration date—but don’t worry! It’s still highly viable and a great way to save on your brew.
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Metschnikowia reukaufii is a nectar specialist that was isolated from flowers in the Berkeley Hills of California. Evolutionarily, these yeast evolved to produce a more odorous and attractive nectar for pollinators by enzymatically altering otherwise inodorous nectar compounds including glycosides.
While only attenuating to 20-25% in brewer’s wort and not utilizing maltose or maltose derivatives, in malt-based co-fermentations it has been shown to drop gravity and pH of the fermentation faster, accentuate and modulate the flavor and aroma profile and soften the perceived bitterness of the finished product.