LalBrew CBC-1™ Yeast – High-Performance Yeast for Bottle Conditioning, Cider, Mead & Hard Seltzer (11 g | 0.38 oz)
Preserve beer flavor while conditioning with confidence. LalBrew CBC-1™ is a specialty Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain optimized for cask and bottle conditioning. Its neutral profile, high alcohol tolerance, and tight sediment formation make it the ideal choice for secondary fermentation and high-strength fermentables.
Clean Flavor. Tight Sediment. Built for Conditioning and Fermenting High-ABV Beverages.
Whether you're conditioning a Belgian Tripel or fermenting dry cider, CBC-1™ keeps flavors crisp and yeast activity stable.
CBC-1™ does not ferment maltotriose, helping preserve the original character of the beer during refermentation. It performs exceptionally well in pressure-tolerant environments and high-alcohol fermentations such as cider, mead, and hard seltzer when properly nutrient-supplemented. This yeast settles cleanly and reliably, forming a compact mat at the bottom of bottles or casks.
Key Features
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Specialized for Bottle Conditioning: Preserves original beer flavor while adding carbonation.
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High Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 14% ABV for beer conditioning, 18% ABV for cider, mead, and seltzer.
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Neutral Flavor Profile: Does not interfere with existing beer or beverage characteristics.
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Excellent Flocculation: Forms a tight yeast mat—ideal for clean pours and shelf stability.
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Multi-Use Functionality: Also suitable for primary fermentation of dry ciders, meads, and hard seltzers.
FAQs
Q: Is CBC-1™ suitable for primary fermentation?
A: Yes, it's ideal for fermenting simple sugars in cider, mead, and hard seltzer with proper nutrients.
Q: Will it affect the flavor of my conditioned beer?
A: No. It has a neutral profile and doesn't ferment maltotriose, preserving the beer’s original taste.
Q: What makes CBC-1™ ideal for bottle or cask conditioning?
A: It tolerates pressure and alcohol, ferments efficiently for carbonation, and forms a compact yeast layer.
Q: What’s the temperature range for fermentation or conditioning?
A: Best results occur between 20–30°C (68–86°F).
