For the best quality liquor, you should use specialized yeast strains for craft distilling production. Fermentis brings a selection of exclusive craft distilling – the Fermentis SafSpirit™ range.
SafSpirit M-1
Description:The most famous and almost inevitable strain for producing Scotch and single malt whiskies. Produces great congeners, suitable for the aging of the whiskies in barrels. Good alcohol resistance (over 15% v/v). Very good attenuation due to the assimilation of complex sugars, making it the best option for whiskies produced from malt, when enzyme additions are not allowed. Good choice for continuous fermentation.
Dosage: 50 – 80 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 20 – 32C
SafSpirit CO-16
Description:SafSpirit™CO-16 is recommended for the fermentation of wine for the production of Brandy, bringing both intensity and aromatic complexity. This strain is characterized by the production of acetate esters (isoamyl acetate, phenyl ethyl acetate, etc.) and of phenyl-ethanol in wines, producing brandy with intense fruity and floral aromas. The fermentative abilities of SafSpirit™ CO-16 to produce fatty acid ethyl esters makes it an ideal choice for distillation on lees in which it brings roundness and complexity.
Dosage: 20 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 17 – 35C (optimum at 20 – 27C)
SafSpirit D-53
Description:A specially selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae used in a variety of grain fermentations, showing very regular fermentation profiles. The right choice for pure malt fermentation due to its ability to attain good yields, and to improve the concentration of esters that impart covetable fruit notes in the fermentation of new-make spirits. Able to give a large variety of flavors such as white fruits (apple, pear, peach) or exotic fruits (banana, mango), this yeast is ideal for distillers wishing to produce tasty malt new-make spirits.
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 30 – 32C
SafSpirit USW-6
Description: The most famous and best performing strain for producing American Whiskey. The natural choice for the best Bourbons distillers and other American whiskey producers. Very good and delicate profile of congeners. Performs well in all kinds of grains or blends of grains. Despite its popularity for US whiskies, it is another good option for grain distilled beverages aged
in barrels.
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 20 – 32C
SafSpirit C-70
Description: Produces very high quality alcohol from all kinds of substrates, with subtle congeners. Used extensively in the Caribbean and Central America for producing good quality potable alcohol and rums from sugar cane juice or molasses. Very good performance in agave juice (mezcales and tequila). Good option for low and medium gravity grain mash fermentation.
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 25 – 33C
SafSpirit FD-3
Description: Recommended for fruit fermentation due to its fructophilic character. Reported as a neutral strain, but in some cases produces refined and balanced esters. Low nitrogen demand and high resistance to alcohol. Very good option to produce most fruits distillates, calvados, pears, brandies, etc. Very good results in agave distillates.
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 15 – 32C
SafSpirit GR-2
Description: Excellent option to produce very neutral alcohol, especially vodka from grain and other kinds of amylaceous substrates. Its regular kinetics avoid explosive fermentations and peaks of high temperatures during the growing phase, making it an ideal option for plants without temperature control or insufficient cooling capacity.
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature: 20 – 32C
SafSpirit HG-1
Description: This strain achieves good yields when fermenting at VHG, allowing maximized production capacity, generating incredible savings in energy. Generally produces neutral alcohol profiles. Ferments all kind of mashes, worts, or juices produced from any kind of grain, potatoes or other type of starches, sugar cane substrates, agave or tequila juice, and pure sugar solutions
Dosage: 30 – 50 g/hL
Fermentation temperature:25 – 35C
Safoeno VR44
Description: SafŒno™ VR 44 BIO expresses all features that are suitable for high quality organic base wines intended to produce organic sparkling wines through the classic method, i.e. crispness, freshness and frankness. It is also particularly adapted to secondary fermentation (in bottle under the classic method particularly or in tank).
Dosage: Still white & red wines: 20 to 40 g/hL, higher dosage will ensure a better fermentation start and a faster fermentation
