SafBrew LD-20 Dry Lager Yeast & Enzymes 50g
$16.00
SafBrew LD-20 is ideal for crafting exceptionally dry and neutral lager beers with lower residual sugars. This blend of active dry yeast and enzymes enables the production of beers with the same alcohol content while reducing carbohydrates, including dextrins, by up to 20%. This is a repack and is not original Fermentis Packaging.
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Description
SafBrew LD-20 is an All-In-One™ yeast and enzyme blend for brewing ultra-dry, low-carb lager. It combines Saccharomyces pastorianus lager yeast with glucoamylase enzyme — which breaks down the long-chain dextrins normally left unfermented by yeast. The result is a beer with up to 98–102% apparent attenuation and significantly reduced residual sugar. If you’re brewing a low-carb lager, an ultra-dry Pilsner, or experimenting with a keto-friendly homebrew, LD-20 is the specialist tool. Available in Australia at Yeast Platform.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fermentation Temperature | 12–20°C (54–68°F) |
| Attenuation | 98–102% apparent attenuation |
| Flocculation | Fast |
| Alcohol Tolerance | 10–11% ABV |
| Recommended Styles | Low-Carb Lager, Ultra-Dry Pilsner, Keto-Style Beer |
Brewing Notes
The glucoamylase enzyme in LD-20 continues working throughout fermentation and conditioning, converting dextrins to fermentable sugars. This drives attenuation well beyond what yeast alone achieves — approaching 100% apparent attenuation in practice. Dosage is higher than a standard yeast sachet at 160–240 g/hL due to the enzyme co-formulation. Ferment cool (12–16°C) for the cleanest flavour; the enzyme’s activity continues even at low temps.
Beer Styles & Brewing Tips
LD-20 occupies a niche that’s growing rapidly in Australia: the low-carb, low-calorie “better-for-you” beer category. In a market where mid-strength and low-carb commercial lagers dominate, LD-20 lets home brewers produce genuinely competitive results at home.
Best styles: Low-Carb Lager (simple, clean, refreshing — almost zero residual sweetness, a home-brewed rival to commercial mid-strength), Ultra-Dry Pilsner (crisp, bitter, extremely dry finish — excellent with continental hops), Light Lager (low gravity + LD-20 produces ultra-light body and minimal sweetness for an easy-drinking session beer).
Australian brewing tips:
- Australia’s dominant commercial lager styles are mid-strength and low-carb — LD-20 is ideally positioned for home brewers who want to replicate or better these at home.
- Allow 2–3 weeks of total fermentation and conditioning time — the glucoamylase enzyme works continuously, not just during active primary fermentation.
- Use simple Pilsner malt as your base (aim for 90–95% Pilsner) — complex adjuncts introduce dextrins that slow enzyme conversion and extend conditioning time.
- Monitor gravity daily toward the end — enzyme-assisted attenuation can produce surprisingly low terminal gravities; don’t package until gravity has stabilised for 48 hours.
In the Glass
Extremely dry, crisp, and refreshing with minimal body and residual sweetness. A fairly neutral flavour profile — the defining characteristic is dryness itself, not ester or malt complexity. Finish is near bone-dry.
Buy SafBrew LD-20 Australia at Yeast Platform — the all-in-one low-carb lager yeast + enzyme blend. In stock now.
Recommended Hops for This Yeast
Pair with classic noble hops to keep the focus on malt character and a clean, crisp finish.
- Saaz Hops — Czech noble hop — spicy, herbal, the traditional choice for Pilsner and Helles
- East Kent Golding Hops — English noble hop — earthy, floral, perfect for session lagers and Märzen
- Chinook Hops — High-alpha US hop — clean pine bitterness for bittering in American-style lagers
- Cascade Hops — Iconic citrus and floral hop — adds lift to pale lagers without overpowering
Additional information
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50g |
