Description
This yeast is isolated from a famous brewery in California. The aroma produced is quite neutral in order to accentuate the hop aromas in particular in dry-hopped beer.
Origin: Sierra Nevada (Chico Strain)
Oxygenation and/or rehydration may not be needed for generation zero but may be beneficial.
This is a top cropping ale yeast. Use of antifoam and/or leaving more head space would be recommended.
Beer Styles
Brown Ales, Imperial Stouts, Pale Ales, Red Ales, West Coast IPAs, American Pale Ale
Strain:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Comparative Strains:
WLP001 California Ale Yeast, Safale US-05, Lallemand Bry-97, Mangrove Jacks M10, NBS West Coast, Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast, OYL-004 West Coast I
Floculation:
Medium to Medium Low
Temperature:
18-22°C
Attenuation:
76-80%
ABV Tolerance:
13%
Pitch Rate:
0.5-1.5g per Litre
About WHC Labs
WHC Lab is a Biotechnology business focused on the brewing/distilling industry, established in 2017. The laboratory boasts best in class laboratory equipment, experts in the brewing and distilling industry and uses next-generation methods to grow brewing/distilling yeast and bacteria. A full range of liquid and dried yeast is available for professional breweries and home brewers alike.
We provide an selection of analysis services, available for all customers trying to maintain a high quality and consistent final product. Our R&D lab is home to industry-leading equipment including our Anton Paar Alcolyzer and density meter as well as QPCR for genetic analysis. Our services offer a large selection of tests including microanalysis PH, IBU, ABV, Congeners, calories, final gravity, colour (EBC) and water/gluten testing.
WHC Lab is proud to propagate fresh, high cell count and quality yeasts. We do so by propagating fresh for orders and integrating stringent quality control throughout our production process. Every pitch of yeast is genetically tested on our QPCR system to ensure that our pitches are free from any contaminating microorganisms and are highly viable and metabolically active.
Brewing Industry
We work closely with 100s of breweries globally to make sure our product is of the absolute highest quality. We can help with strain selection or increasing fermentation performance for new beers or improve old ones. We can help improve any processes within the breweries with a consultation. Our R&D Laboratory can help with keeping your QC within in check for batch releases and screen for any contaminants within the brewery.
Distilling Industry
Interested in any spirit production. We can help with increasing performance within the distillery or developing new products. Whether efficiency, flavour improvement or fermentation improvement is the goal we can help.
We currently offer liquid, cream or dried distillers yeast so we have something for every business.
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