Denny's Favorite 50 Ale
| Brand: | Wyeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This terrific all-round yeast can be used for almost any beer style, and is a mainstay of one of our local homebrewers, Mr. Denny Conn. It is unique in that it produces a big mouthfeel and accentuates the malt, caramel, or fruit character of a beer without being sweet or under-attenuated.
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#enhanced_malt #fullbodied #neutral
Brewing Properties of Denny's Favorite 50 Ale
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. |
10% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
74-76% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Low |
| 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. |
60-70° F (16-21° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find Denny's Favorite 50 Ale anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using Denny's Favorite 50 Ale
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Denny's Favorite 50 Ale yeast:
Amber Ale, Barleywine, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Red Ale, IPA, Stout, Porter & Cream Ale
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