Gusmer Brewing Catalog 2025-26

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Novonesis SmartBev ® Harvest LB-1 Solutions for Kettle Souring Novonesis has developed a freeze dried, direct inoculation culture of Lactobacillus plantarum . Novonesis Harvest LB-1 is the first pure Lactobacillus plantarum culture selected specifically for sour beer production. Harvest LB-1 is a dairy free culture, with high cell viability, that produces clean and crisp flavors and aromas that are great for sour beer. Main Benefits • Kettle souring in less than 16 hours • Direct inoculation: 1 pouch for 8-10 bbl • Freeze-dried, ready when you need it Fermentation Characteristics • Optimal temperature range: 68-104 ° F • From pH 5.5 to 3.5 in 16 hours • Fast acidification of wort down to pH 3.2

Harvest LB-1 Video Customer Testimonial

“Harvest LB-1 is cost effective, easy to handle, and the consistency of the results is really impressive ...”

Andy Ruhland, Head Brewer Bad Weather Brewing - St. Paul, MN

Harvest LB-1 Video Customer Testimonial

“Our favorite attribute of Harvest LB-1 is that it’s very fast and gives us a consistent clean flavor & aroma ...”

Ryan Jackle, Head Brewer Wise Man Brewing - Winston-Salem, NC

Harvest LB-1 Souring time Fastest souring is achieved at low IBU levels. Harvest LB-1 tolerates 8 IBU, which minimizes risk of cross contamination in the brewery.

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Fermentation conditions: Wort (12 °Plato), 86 °F Inoculation: 1 pouch/10bbl

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