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Joystick

Imperial Yeast (A18)AleLiquid
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About

Clean American brewing yeast strain. Excellent choice for big, high alcohol, hoppy beers. This strain is a fast mover and can be used at the low end of the ale fermentation spectrum to keep it clean. Joystick is a great choice for big, high alcohol, malt forward beers but will shine just as well in a hoppy double IPA.

Flavor Profile

Clean American brewing yeast. Excellent for big beers, leaving minimal flavor contribution.

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Malty
2
Neutral
5

Best For

American Barleywine, American Strong Ale, Robust Porter, Imperial Stout, American Stout, American Amber Ale, American Brown Ale, Black IPA, Red Ale, Winter Seasonal Beer, California Common, Wheatwine, English Mild, Extra Special Bitter, American Pale Ale, Stout, Irish Dry, Cream Ale, American Wheat Beer, Blonde Ale, American IPA, Hazy IPA, Red IPA, Imperial IPA, Altbier

Provenance

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

Origin Details

Place
Chico, California, USA

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
61 - 70°F
Attenuation
73 - 77%
Flocculation
top
Alcohol Tolerance
12%