West Coast IPA
| Brand: | Wyeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This strain is ideally suited to the production of West Coast-style American craft beers, especially pale, IPA, red, and specialties. Thorough attenuation, temperature tolerance, and good flocculation make this an easy strain to work with. Flavor is balanced neutral with mild ester formation at warmer temperatures, allowing hops, character malts, and flavorings to show through.
Brewing Properties of West Coast IPA
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. |
73-80% |
| 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. |
62-74° F (17-23° C) |
Common Beer Styles using West Coast IPA
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the West Coast IPA yeast:
Pale Ales, Brown Ales, IPA, Scottish Light & Double IPA
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