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West Yorkshire Ale
Wyeast (WY1469)AleLiquid
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About
This strain produces ales with a full chewy malt flavor and character, but finishes dry, producing famously balanced beers. Expect moderate nutty and stone-fruit esters. Best used for the production of cask-conditioned bitters, ESB and mild ales. Reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration.
Flavor Profile
Produces ales with full, chewy malt flavor. Rich malty character with subtle fruity esters.
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Stone Fruit
1
Red Apple
2
Malty
5
Neutral
2
Best For
English IPA, Stout, Bitters
Provenance
"Traditional Yorkshire ale yeast from the brewing heritage of Northern England."
Origin Details
Place
Yorkshire, England
Fermentation Stats
Temperature
64 - 72°F
Attenuation
67 - 71%
Flocculation
top
Alcohol Tolerance
9%