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German Ale
Wyeast (WY1007)AleLiquid
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About
A true top cropping yeast with low ester formation and a broad temperature range. Fermentation at higher temperatures may produce mild fruitiness. This powdery strain results in yeast that remains in suspension post fermentation. Beers mature rapidly, even when cold fermentation is used. Low or no detectable diacetyl.
Flavor Profile
Clean, low ester profile with mild fruitiness at warmer temps. True top cropper that produces dry, crisp beers. Rapid maturation with no diacetyl.
cleancrispneutral
Red Apple
1
Earthy
1
Malty
2
Neutral
4
Best For
Wheat, Berliner Weisse, Altbier, Kolsch, Lagers, Gose
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%