Andrew Hodgson
Well-Known Member
So I have been taking a look at if there is a practical, potentially fast pedio strain to use that gives a bit more complexity than lacto but without waiting the normal 12 month minimum for pedio/brett fermentations.
I read through the MTF Pedio page and ran across Sour Weapon P from Bootleg, touted as being fast-acting at low IBU's (I would start with 0).
I couldn't find a lot of anecdotal information about this strain (full disclosure I am not on Facebook but I am sure there are MTFers discussing it on FB).
Has anyone used this in a mixed ferm as the primary LAB? There is one 5 star review on the product page that claims someone pitched at 90, let it fall to mid 80's and got 3.47 pH in 36 hours. This would be the relative time-frame I am looking for and I would hope to achieve a more "rounded" or "deep" sour than the normal lacto souring.
Also Bootleg has been cited as saying their pitch creates bacteriocins but then they combo the pitch with Sour Weapon L and encourage co-pitching for a deeper sour flavor. Maybe their particular lacto isn't affected by the Pedios bacteriocins?
Just looking for pointers/experiences for using this LAB. I haven't even bought it yet so likely won't get it until their first pre-order after summer but I like to have some type of handle on these things before I use them. If this is really a Pedio that people find functions like Lacto I would be very interested in playing with it.
I read through the MTF Pedio page and ran across Sour Weapon P from Bootleg, touted as being fast-acting at low IBU's (I would start with 0).
I couldn't find a lot of anecdotal information about this strain (full disclosure I am not on Facebook but I am sure there are MTFers discussing it on FB).
Has anyone used this in a mixed ferm as the primary LAB? There is one 5 star review on the product page that claims someone pitched at 90, let it fall to mid 80's and got 3.47 pH in 36 hours. This would be the relative time-frame I am looking for and I would hope to achieve a more "rounded" or "deep" sour than the normal lacto souring.
Also Bootleg has been cited as saying their pitch creates bacteriocins but then they combo the pitch with Sour Weapon L and encourage co-pitching for a deeper sour flavor. Maybe their particular lacto isn't affected by the Pedios bacteriocins?
Just looking for pointers/experiences for using this LAB. I haven't even bought it yet so likely won't get it until their first pre-order after summer but I like to have some type of handle on these things before I use them. If this is really a Pedio that people find functions like Lacto I would be very interested in playing with it.