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new release now available - Distilamax AG Blue Agave Tequila yeast

Lallemand Craft Distilling - DistilaMax TQ is dedicated for Tequila and Mezcal production and fruit fermentation.

DistilaMax TQ has been selected especially for its ability to ferment glucose and fructsose in high-stress conditions.

DistilaMax TQ has the killer factor K2, enabling DistilaMax TQ to outcompete wild yeast in the fermentation.

DistilaMax displays good temperature tolerance and a short lag phase which limits the development of wild microorganisms. 

Product Features:

• Temperature Range: 20°C – 33°C
• pH range: 3.5 – 5.2
• Fructophile

Applications:

• Tequila
• Mezcal
• Fruit Brandies

• At low-temperature fermentation with the right nutrition, DistilaMax TQ produces fruity and floral aromatic profiles, which are well-suited for the production of brandy.

• At higher temperatures, DistilaMax TQ displays aromatic profiles which are well-suited for tequila such as increasing complexity and fruity characters.

Dosage:

• The optimal yeast dosage is variable according to individual distillery production processes.
  

• The recommended dosage rate for DistilaMax AG yeast is:

  • 0.25 – 0.50 g per litre of wash or juice (250–500 ppm) for normal fermentations.

  For agave-based fermentations (e.g., tequila or agave syrup washes) the recommended rate is slightly higher:

  • 0.40 – 0.70 g per litre of wash, typically with dedicated yeast nutrient.

  Practical examples

  Wash volume	Typical dose
  20 L ferment	5 – 10 g
  25 L ferment	6 – 12 g
  50 L ferment	12 – 25 g

  Rehydration (recommended)

  • Rehydrate in 10× weight of clean water at 36–38 °C

  • Wait 10–20 minutes, then add to the wash.

Instructions for Use:

1. For rehydration, use a clean container. Do not use demineralized water.
2. Rehydrate the yeast in clean water (the water should be 10 times the weight of the yeast and at a temperature of 32°C - 36°C).
3. Suspend contents carefully by gently stirring and then wait for 15 - 20 minutes maximum (minimum 10 minutes) before moving onto the next step.
4. Add this preparation to the wash. If there is a temperature difference of more than 8°C between the wash to be inoculated and the rehydration solution, add some wash slowly into the rehydration solution to reduce the temperature difference.
5. Once the vacuum-sealed bag is open or broken, use yeast promptly.

Storage, Handling and Packaging:

• DistilaMax TQ should be stored in a cool and dry area away from heat and direct sunlight for maximum stability.
• Shelf Life: 3 years from date of manufacture if vacuum-seal is not broken.
• Pack Size: 500g