BRITISH ALE VIII
| Brand: | Omega Yeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
A ridiculously thorough flocculator thought to be from a highly regarded English ESB. This strain has unique fruitiness and noticeable finishing sweetness. Drops out quickly and completely. Easy to crop, but needs a diacetyl rest. To enhance the fruit, ferment up at the recommended temperature ceiling.
Brewing Properties of BRITISH ALE VIII
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. |
9% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
67-71% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Very 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. |
64-72° F (18-22° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find BRITISH ALE VIII anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using BRITISH ALE VIII
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the BRITISH ALE VIII yeast:
Ales & British Ales
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