LalBrew Premium Series – Novalager Yeast x 11g

$7.00

LalBrew NovaLager™ produces clean lager beers with distinct flavors, ensuring a refreshing and enjoyable drinking experience.
With superior fermentation performance, LalBrew NovaLager™ guarantees efficient and reliable brewing processes, saving time and effort for brewers.
Enjoy the freedom to experiment with brewing temperatures while maintaining consistent flavor profiles using LalBrew NovaLager™.
Say goodbye to off-flavors in your lager beers – LalBrew NovaLager™ utilizes innovative technology to reduce hydrogen sulfide off-flavors, resulting in faster maturation times.
Choose LalBrew NovaLager™ for a unique brewing experience – it’s a non-GMO hybrid strain that represents a distinct lineage, ensuring a one-of-a-kind lager beer.

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Description

LalBrew NovaLager™ is a true bottom-fermenting Saccharomyces pastorianus hybrid from the novel Group III lineage — developed through classical yeast breeding, not genetic modification. Unlike traditional lager strains, NovaLager ferments cleanly between 10–20°C, making it ideal for everything from precision cold-fermented lagers to warmer garage-brewery conditions. Available in Australia at Yeast Platform with fast dispatch.

Specification	Value
Fermentation Temperature	10–20°C (50–68°F)
Attenuation	78–84%
Flocculation	Medium
Alcohol Tolerance	13% ABV
Recommended Styles	Pilsner, Munich Helles, Vienna Lager, Märzen, Bock, Baltic Porter

Brewing Notes

NovaLager’s Group III genetic background suppresses hydrogen sulfide production — the off-flavour that plagues traditional lager fermentations and forces extended lagering time. It also produces minimal diacetyl (VDK), so maturation is faster than most bottom-fermenting strains. At warmer temperatures (16–20°C) it still ferments cleanly, making it the go-to choice for “lager in a hurry” without compromising flavour. Pitch at 50–100 g/hL; no starter required for standard gravity batches.

Beer Styles & Brewing Tips

NovaLager’s broad temperature range (10–20°C) makes it the most practical lager strain for Australian home brewers. Where traditional strains like W-34/70 demand strict cool fermentation, NovaLager ferments cleanly at 16–18°C — achievable in most Australian homes during cooler months without a dedicated fermentation fridge.

Best styles: Pilsner (crisp and clean, lets Saaz or Hallertau Mittelfrüh shine), Munich Helles (malt-forward with elegant restraint), Baltic Porter (longer cold conditioning rewards the patience with rich complexity).

Australian brewing tips:

During summer, ferment in the coolest part of your home — 16–18°C is achievable in most climates from autumn through spring without equipment.
Cold crash at 2–4°C for 48 hours before packaging; NovaLager’s medium flocculation delivers excellent natural clarity.
Pair with German noble hops (Saaz, Hallertau Mittelfrüh) for Pilsner, or go local with Helga or Super Pride for a crisp Australian session lager.
Minimal residual sulfide means no extended lagering for cleanup — a genuine time advantage over traditional lager strains.

In the Glass

Clean, low-ester malt character with crisp carbonation. Minimal fruity esters even at warmer fermentation temperatures. The neutral profile lets your grain bill and water chemistry take centre stage.

Order LalBrew NovaLager yeast Australia-wide at Yeast Platform. Available in 11g sachets (covers 1–2 × 23L batches depending on gravity). In stock with same-week dispatch.

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