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Old Ale Blend

Wyeast (WY9097)Mixed-cultureLiquid
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About

To bring in a bit of English brewing heritage we developed the Old Ale blend. It includes an attenuative ale strain along with a small amount of Brettanomyces. The blend will ferment well in dark worts, producing fruity beers with nice complexity. The Brettanomyces adds a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness during prolonged aging.

Flavor Profile

Old ale blend. Fruity esters with malty backbone. Complex aging character with subtle sweetness.

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Stone Fruit
1
Red Apple
2
Malty
4
Neutral
2
Alcoholic
1

Best For

Strong Ale, Barleywine, Old Ale

Provenance

"Mixed culture for English-style old ales and stock ales."

Origin Details

Place
England

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
68 - 75°F
Attenuation
75 - 80%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
14%