California V Ale Yeast
| Brand: | White Labs |
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| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This strain is a big ester producer, showcasing notes of cherry and apple. This strain's characteristic lower attenuation results in a full-bodied malt forward beer.
Brewing Properties of California V Ale Yeast
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. |
Medium-High% |
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| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
70-75% |
| 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. |
66-70° F (19-21° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find California V Ale Yeast anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
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