{"product_id":"lalbrew-pomona","title":"LalBrew Pomona (Biotransformation IPA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiotransformation Powerhouse • Tropical Intensity • Engineered for Modern IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalBrew Pomona is a dry ale strain selected specifically for hop biotransformation, prized for its ability to convert hop compounds into intense tropical fruit aromatics during fermentation. Where most yeasts simply tolerate heavy dry hopping, Pomona actively participates — unlocking guava, passionfruit, and citrus notes that weren't there before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 80% attenuation and medium flocculation, it finishes dry enough to keep big IPAs drinkable while holding the gentle suspension that supports a soft, modern presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful biotransformation of hop compounds into tropical aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuava, passionfruit, and ripe citrus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruity ester profile that layers seamlessly with modern hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, juicy palate with moderate haze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplified aroma intensity from fermentation dry hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented cooler, Pomona delivers a controlled fruit profile with bright hop expression; at the warm end of its range, biotransformation accelerates and the tropical character becomes the headline of the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalBrew Pomona is a staple ingredient in many modern hop-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppy Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThiol-Driven IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a smart pick anywhere a brewer wants maximum aroma return from an expensive hop bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch one 11 g sachet into 5 gallons of standard-gravity wort, fermenting at 64–73°F. The cooler end gives a cleaner, more West Coast read on the style, while warmer fermentations maximize ester and biotransformation intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo put Pomona to work, dry hop during active fermentation — day two or three — with thiol-rich and survivable hops like Citra, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin, then add a second charge post-fermentation for layered aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation: 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlocculation: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation Temperature: 64–73°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 11 g dry sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, double IPAs, hoppy pale ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a saturated hazy, a punchy West Coast IPA, or chasing the most aromatic beer of your brewing life, LalBrew Pomona turns fermentation itself into a hop-flavor engine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930665672902,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/lalbrew-pomona.png?v=1781147908","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/lalbrew-pomona","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}