Fermentis SafSour Fruit Intuition 250g

SafSour™ Fruit Intuition is the ideal solution for producing flavorful mixed‑fermentation sour beers.

SafSour™ Fruit Intuition is a dry blend of yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Brettanomyces bruxellensis) and bacteria (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Levilactobacillus brevis, Pediococcus acidilactici).

It develops complex aromas including a broad fruity spectrum, accompanied by a gentle acidity. When matured in wooden barrels, SafSour™ Fruit Intuition provides deep aromatic diversification thanks to Brettanomyces and other microorganisms, evolving over three to six months of maturation.

Under other conditions — for example in stainless steel tanks, kegs or bottles — the resulting aromatic profile may vary and display different expressive fruity notes.

Over time, its overall aromatic footprint softens and evolves. The type of barrel or wood can also influence aromatic diversity.

This blend received the BRASSINOV award at the 2024 Nancy brewer’s fair.

Characteristics:

• - Acidity: Medium
• - Phenolic expression: Very low
• - Fruity esters: High
• - “Brett” character: Medium to high

Usage:

110 g/hL, i.e. 0.15 oz/gal, ideally at a temperature of 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F).

This product was tested in pilot trials using different matrices, including aged and non‑aged hops, as well as wooden barrel maturation. Sensory tests were conducted over a period of 12 months of maturation. The beer’s aromatic profile depended on the type of barrel, the matrix used, and the maturation time.

We strongly advise users to perform fermentation trials before any commercial use.