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About

An enthusiastic top cropper from Düsseldorf. This strain ferments at low temperatures with a clean, low ester profile. Light fruit emerges at higher temperatures. Features quick maturation. Yeast stays in suspension. Little to no diacetyl. Try also Kolsch II (OYL-044) or even West Coast Ale I (OYL-004)

Flavor Profile

Clean, low ester profile at lower temperatures. Light fruit emerges at warmer temps. Quick maturation with little to no diacetyl. Düsseldorf top cropper.

cleancrispmalty
Red Apple
1
Earthy
1
Malty
3
Neutral
4

Best For

Düsseldorf Altbier, German Amber Ales, California Common, Sticke Alt

Provenance

"Traditional Altbier yeast from Düsseldorf, Germany."

Origin Details

Place
Düsseldorf, Germany

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
55 - 68°F
Attenuation
73 - 77%
Flocculation
bottom
Alcohol Tolerance
11%