Lutra Kviek at 118 F (48C)

[the_goat_Birdman]

Hello all,

This is just a simple information post about a recent (accidental) experiment I conducted. After completing a batch of blonde ale, I decided to ignore all advice available to me and pitched a pack of Lutra Kviek at 118F. I used the dried version by Omega. Although I did not see any activity for 12+ hours, the next morning I woke up to an active airlock.

If anyone is ever worried ever for any reason about pitching Lutra Kviek too hot....don't be! You can essentially pitch at pasteurization temps and be fine

(Not that it is recommended.)

 

[the_goat_Birdman]

P.S --- Beer tasted just fine!

 

[Zambi]

Interesting!
Some yeasts are much stronger and more versatile than we think!

 

[Ward Chillington]

P.S --- Beer tasted just fine!

Wow! What sort of flavor did you get from the Lutra at such a high temp and what temp did you ferment at?

 

[Craigerrr]

I'm not surprised by this, I ferment VOSS at about 102F.
Kveik are like Mikey, he'll eat anything, hey Mikey!
Let me know if you get the reference...

 

[Craigerrr]

I'll save you the trouble...

 

[the_goat_Birdman]

Wow! What sort of flavor did you get from the Lutra at such a high temp and what temp did you ferment at?

I did not get anything I didn't expect. I noticed an incredibly clean finish; almost lager like sharpness. There were also many fruity ester flavors (likely from killing most of the available cells) that bordered on tasting like rotting fruit, but they cleared out in a few weeks.

 

[Pricelessbrewing]

Woah! That's some serious business.