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Chico Ale

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About

This versatile workhorse yeast will produce a clean crisp flavor profile with muted yeast character allowing hops and malt to take center stage. The American IPA has gained international acclaim and this is the yeast that did it.

Flavor Profile

Clean American/English ale strain. Neutral fermentation with subtle fruit esters.

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Stone Fruit
1
Red Apple
1
Malty
1
Neutral
4

Best For

Pale Ale, IPA

Provenance

"The legendary "Chico" strain from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, foundation of American craft brewing."

Origin Details

Place
Chico, California, USA

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
66 - 73°F
Attenuation
74 - 81%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
11%