WHC Zero Hero : Low / Non Alcoholic 500g

Zero Hero is a Torulaspora delbrueckii yeast strain, selected specifically for its extremely limited fermentation, ideal for producing alcohol-free beers.

This strain is maltose- and maltotriose-negative, meaning it is unable to metabolize maltose. As a result, attenuation remains extremely low and alcohol production minimal, making it particularly suitable for alcohol-free or very low-alcohol beers.

Despite its restricted sugar metabolism, Zero Hero provides a clean and balanced sensory profile. It supports subtle fermentation-derived complexity without generating excessive esters, phenols, or off-flavours, allowing raw materials and process design to remain at the forefront. Its limited fermentation activity also helps preserve body and residual sweetness, an important advantage for maintaining mouthfeel in alcohol-free formulations.

Due to the low level of attenuation and the residual fermentable sugars present in the finished product, pasteurisation is required to ensure microbiological stability and prevent any refermentation in bottle or can.

Characteristics:

• - Attenuation: 16% to 20%
• - Ideal temperature range: 18°C–22°C
• - Alcohol tolerance: 8%
• - Pitching rate: 50/100g/hl
• - Preferred style: NO / LOW