British Haze
| Brand: | GigaYeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This strain is one of the most widely used yeast strains for New England IPA’s. A slightly sweet finish and light, fruity flavor provides the perfect canvas for hazy beers as well as traditional, malt-forward ales. Beers fermented with this strain will finish with a pronounced body and a soft mouthfeel.
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Brewing Properties of British Haze
The functional properties of brewing yeasts have a direct impact on the performance, quality and economics of the resulting beer.
| Alcohol Tolerance The alcohol tolerance determines the ABV at which yeast cells go dormant and stop fermenting. |
Unknown |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
71-75% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium-High |
| Optimal Temperature The optimal temperature is the range in which the yeast performs best without putting off any off-flavors. Pitching the yeast into wort usually happens at the low end of the temperature range. |
65-74° F (18-23° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find British Haze anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using British Haze
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the British Haze yeast:
New England IPA, American IPA, English IPA, Bitter & Brown Ale
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