View Table of Contents Yeast Strains For Hard Seltzer
HARD SELTZER
Renaissance Yeast is a leader in the development of classical crossbred (non-GMO) H 2 S-preventing Saccharomyces yeast, based on a unique strain of yeast. Renaissance has developed a full range of yeasts bred specifically for their favorable fermentation attributes in hard seltzer. Each strain has a proven lineage, and is metabolically incapable of producing hydrogen sulfide. Hard seltzer, produced with Renaissance Yeast strains, are bright, clean and have outstanding aromas with no trace of H 2 S. Renaissance Yeast Unique Yeast Strains to Produce Clean & Aromatic Seltzers
Allegro TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Moderate fermenter known for low SO 2 and acetaldehyde production • Alcohol Tolerance up to 16% v/v, Temp Range: 50 – 82 °F (10 – 28 °C) Viva TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus • Exceptionally clean fermenter with high temperature adaptation and very low volatile acidity production. • Alcohol Tolerance up to 16% v/v, Temp Range: 50 – 77 °F (10 – 25 °C) Avante TM Saccharomyces cerevisiae • Strong fermenter that is both temperature and alcohol tolerant • Tolerant of high alcohols (up to 17% v/v), Temp Range: 55 – 86 °F (13 – 30 °C)
Renaissance Yeast Viva in Hard Seltzer Testimonial “The Renaissance Viva yeast was a really clean strain and a white wine yeast so we knew we would get minimal off flavors while also keeping it nice and fruity...”
Shaye Holdaway, QA/QC Manager Patrick Reardon, Cellar Manager Upslope Brewing - Boulder, CO
Novonesis Novonesis has developed a yeast program founded both on standard Saccharomyces yeast and non- Saccharomyces yeast. Novonesis yeast gives options to accentuate flavor, aroma and mouthfeel in the production of distinct and high quality hard seltzers. Merit TM 100% Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Yeast Rehydration Protocols Learn the proper rehydration techniques of Active Dry Yeast for alcoholic fermentation.
• Ideal for sparkling base and delicate fruit seltzers with crisp and sharp flavors • Strong and clean fermentation kinetics • Tolerant of high alcohols (up to 17% v/v), Temp Range: 50 – 90 °F (10 – 32 °C)
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