Sep 8, 2020 · I second this. The whole point of Lutra is that it’s “shockingly clean.” The whole point of intentionally underpitching is to the stress the yeast and encourage ester development. Seems counterintuitive. I really, really like the one beer I made with Lutra. I pitched the whole pack, no starter, and doubled the yeast nutrient.

May 16, 2021 · The lutra was cold conditioning/serving 11 days for this pic. The kölsch had been conditioning 7 days. Also worth noting the lutra went 4 points lower in attenuation. The Lutra is on the left and Kölsch on the right. Kölsch is visibly clearer already, even though the pics don't show it.

Jun 3, 2020 · I've used Lutra Kviek about 4 times other than the beers below and I seemed to have hit my other FG numbers accurately. The last three batches I've made using using Lutra Kviek (dry) and a similar grain bill (Crisp Maris Otter as the principal) have all fermented out typically .005 above what was calculated by my brewing software.

Dec 22, 2021 · I used Dried Lutra Kviek yeast in an 5 gallon extract IPA recipe that I had done a couple of times before. I wanted to try it due to being able to ferment it at a room temperature of 74-76 degrees. I have only one minifridge to use for temperature control, and that puts me buying store bought beer on a regular basis as I am waiting for the ...

Aug 14, 2020 · I'd planned to ferment at the low end of Lutra (68F~70F) for super-clean performance, but based on your experience it looks like I can go quite a bit higher and finish faster. I'm still a little hung up on the idea of having to raise temperature for a few days to "let the yeast clean up after themselves."

Sep 22, 2022 · The Lutra nose is overipe banana mixed with overripe orange. I want to say rotten but overripe seems more diplomatic. Doesn't smell good. The taste pretty much follows the nose. The mouthfeel of the Lutra seems heavier/more viscous and has a weird subtle sour twang. The 05 is light, sweet and crisp with a subtle citrus character from the hops.

Jul 15, 2020 · However, I have to say that I may actually prefer the Lutra Oktoberfest--the keg emptied in record time in our house. I will absolutely use this yeast again. While 34/70 can be used at near-ale temps and does not seem to require typical lagering condition durations, especially under pressure, Lutra is easier, quicker and tastes fantastic.

Jan 26, 2022 · I recently made a pair of 1 gallon batches using Lutra (my first try with the yeast). The beers were in the fermenter for 2 weeks before I got to bottling them. For the sake of science I opened one after 4 or 5 days in the bottle. It was well carbonated and tasted good enough for me to open a second.

Nov 15, 2021 · Got the itch and tried Lutra in a cream ale. Tried a different technique that I haven't used yet due to all of the mentions of pressure fermentation being clean with Lutra. I fermented without an airlock. I used a bucket fermenter with a transfer hose in the air lock hole. I put a piece of sanitized foil over the hose and let it ride at room temps.

Dec 24, 2021 · So I am a newer homebrewer. I don't have temp control and have been really excited about Kviek yeasts for this reason. I have used Voss on a Black IPA and an Amber ale with ZERO issues with diacetyl. I have just recently went thru 2 batches of a Golden/Blonde Ale using Lutra. My temps in the ferm room range from 68-72 on both occasions.