NorCal Ale #1
| Brand: | GigaYeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
Clean fermenting, versatile strain from one of the most famous California pale ales. Excellent for emphasizing hop flavor and aroma. Strong attenuation and good flocculation.
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Brewing Properties of NorCal Ale #1
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. |
11% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
76-80% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium |
| 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. |
64-77° F (18-25° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find NorCal Ale #1 anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using NorCal Ale #1
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the NorCal Ale #1 yeast:
Barley Wine, Pale Ale, Bitter, Scotch Ale, India Pale Ale & Stout
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