Commonly referred to as "chico" this yeast is a craft brewing standard, loved for its extremely clean character.This strain is the go-to for craft brewers. Highly popular - this strain performs well at standard ale temperatures and can be used in the low 60s to produce exceptionally crisp ales. Flocculation is in the middle of the road and will typically require filtration or fining to achieve crystal clear beers.
Temperature: 60-72 °F / 16-22 °C
Haze: low
Flocculation: low-medium
Phenolic Off-Flavor: negative
Attenuation: 72-77%
Diastatic: negative
Alcohol Tolerance:12%
Beer Styles
American IPA: A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through.
American Pale Ale: A pale, refreshing and hoppy ale, yet with sufficient supporting malt to make the beer balanced and drinkable. The clean hop presence can reflect classic or modern American or New World hop varieties with a wide range of characteristics. An average-strength hop-forward pale American craft beer, generally balanced to be more accessible than modern American IPAs.
Important Notice: This is perishable liquid yeast which we store at 38 degrees F. We recommend our Yeast Warranty Box (item S96) to guarantee that this will arrive in viable condition. Use caution when ordering during heat waves or periods of extreme cold. A starter is recommended to ensure you have viable yeast after shipping. See our yeast starter kits items Q27 and Q03.
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