Bootleg Biology Sour Weapon L (Lactobacillus plantarum Blend)

Source: Traditional Norwegian Kveik breweries.

The new De Lacto Standard! Our first official Lactobacillus culture, and it’s a beast. We’ve tested countless LAB cultures over the years, and this blend of Lactobacillus plantarum is the most brutally effective Lactic Acid producer we’ve found!

If you’re looking to drop the pH of wort as quickly and low as possible, Sour Weapon L is your go to Lacto blend. At 98F, we’ve had trial batches drop the pH of wort to 3.0 after just 24 hours. When pitched at 84F, pH should reach 3.5 in 24 hours.

This is the ideal bacteria blend to use for acidifying wort for quick/kettle sours, and is also very effective when co-pitched with a yeast strain. As with any Lactobacillus culture, we do not recommend using in worts with 10 or more IBUs as that will prevent significant souring.

Brewing Info*:

• Type: Lactic Acid Bacteria. Wild Lactobacillus plantarum.
• Pitching Rate: Directly pitchable into 5 gallons of wort
• Estimated Attenuation: N/A
• Estimated Final pH: 3.0-3.5
• Flavor/Aroma Profile: Lemon, Yogurt, Lactic Acid Sourness
• Flocculation: Low
• Recommended Quick Souring Temperature: 84-98ºF

Please note: It is highly recommended that a cold pack be purchased when ordering liquid yeast. High Gravity cannot guarantee the viability of liquid yeast if it fails to work unless it was purchased with a cold pack. You can add it to the order by checking the cold pack box near the bottom of the page before adding the yeast to the cart.