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PRO-  01  DISTILLER’S CHOICE-YEAST I

Greatest alcohol tolerant Saccharomyces yeast available in the collection suited for high alcohol production

Use: High gravity fermentations. Use of this yeast requires nutrients to support the fermentation of sugars.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                   Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 18-24 oC                                Alcohol tolerance: 23%

PRO-  02  DISTILLER’S CHOICE-YEAST II

Purest ethanol producing Saccharomyces yeast available in the collection suited for high alcohol production

Use: High gravity fermentations. Use of this yeast requires nutrients to support the fermentation of sugars.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                   Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 18-24 oC                                Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  03  DISTILLER’S CHOICE-YEAST III

Highest temperature tolerant Saccharomyces yeast available in the collection suited for high alcohol production

Use: High gravity fermentations. Use of this yeast requires nutrients to support the fermentation of sugars.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                    Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 18-35 oC                                 Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  04  DISTILLER’S CHOICE-YEAST IV

Widely used fast fermenting Saccharomyces yeast suited for high alcohol production

Use: High gravity fermentations. Use of this yeast requires nutrients to support the fermentation of sugars.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                     Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 18-25 oC                                  Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  05  DISTILLER’S CHOICE-YEAST V

Fastest fermenting Saccharomyces yeast available in the collection suited for high alcohol production

Use: High gravity fermentations. Use of this yeast requires nutrients to support the fermentation of sugars.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                       Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 18-25 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  06  APPLE CIDER YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a dry finish which complements apple flavour in cider.

Use: Ciders, wine & high gravity beers.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                        Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 20-23 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 15%

PRO-  07 GINGER BEER YEAST I

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a complementary finish for  ginger flavour.

Use: Ginger beers.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                       Attenuation: 75%

Ferment range: 15-25 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 9%

PRO-  08  GINGER BEER YEAST II

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a complementary finish for  ginger flavour.

Use: Ginger beers.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                        Attenuation: 75%

                 Ferment range: 15-25 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 9%

PRO-  09  AMERICAN ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that is an excellent all rounder producing a dry crisp clean finish with low diacetyl. Will allow the ingredient profile to dominate.

Use: Ale beers.

 

Flocculation:  Low-Medium                                Attenuation: 73-80%

                Ferment range: 15-24 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  10  AMERICAN SIERRA ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that accentuates hop flavour. Excellent balanced profile.

Use: Ales, especially pale.

 

Flocculation:  Medium                                       Attenuation: 73-80%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 20-23 oC)           Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  11  ENGLISH LONDON ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that is an excellent choice for many English styles. A clear beer results with some residual sweetness.

Use: Mild & bitter ales, porters & stouts.

 

Flocculation: Very High                                     Attenuation: 63-70%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-20 oC)           Alcohol tolerance:8%

PRO-  12  IRISH ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for Irish style ales providing light fruit notes with a crisp finish. Provide a diacetyl rest.

Use: Irish ales, stouts, porters, browns & reds.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                     Attenuation: 69-74%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-20 oC)           Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  13  ENGLISH RINGWOOD YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for English style ales with a malt finish.

Use: Pales, bitters, stouts, porters & browns.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 67-74%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-21 oC)           Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  14  ENGLISH LONDON OAK YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for English style ales with a dry malt oaky finish. Does not flocculate as much as other English strains.

Use: Pales, bitters, stouts, porters & browns.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 67-74%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-22 oC)           Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  15  ENGLISH THAMES ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for English style ales with apple, clove, honey & pear flavours.

Use: IPA’s, pales, bitters, stouts, & porters.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 69-75%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-23 oC)           Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  16  GERMAN KOLSCH YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for a subtle flavour profile to accentuate hop flavour in lighter style beers.

 Use: Kolsch, alts, blondes and honey beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 72-78%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-20 oC))          Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  17  BREWER’S MATE

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that is active at temperatures suitable for ales and lagers producing a range of beer styles.

Use: Ale and lager beers.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 66-70%

Ferment range: 10-30 oC (opt.: 12-24 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  18  GERMAN HEFEWEIZEN YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain providing a characteristic banana & clove aromatic profile. Remains suspended in proteinaceous wort.

Use: German wheat beers.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 72-76%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 20-22 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  19  BELGIAN WHITE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that produces a characteristic phenolic & tart aromatic profile.

Use: Belgian style wheat beers.

 

Flocculation: Low-Medium                                 Attenuation: 74-78%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 19-23 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  20  BELGIAN TRAPPIST ALE YEAST

Very versatile Belgian Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that has a distinctive fruit profile.

Use: Belgian style dubbels, tripels & high gravity beers.

 

Flocculation: Low-Medium                                 Attenuation: 75-80%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-22oC)             Alcohol tolerance: 15%

PRO-  21  BELGIAN ACHOUFFE YEAST

Very versatile Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that has a distinctive phenolic and spicy aroma.

Use: Saison, Belgian ales, browns, reds & whites.

 

Flocculation: Medium-High                                 Attenuation: 78-85%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 20-25oC)             Alcohol tolerance: 15%

PRO-  22  BELGIAN SAISON YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain producing peppery spicy characters. A dry finish requires the use of an additional strain.

Use: Saison and other ale styles.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 65-75%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 20-24oC)            Alcohol tolerance:12.5%

PRO-  23  CZECH LAGER YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Pilsener style strain with clean dry and malty finish.

Use: Pilsener & lager style beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium-High                                Attenuation: 72-77%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 10-12 oC)             Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  24  CZECH PILSENER YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain used in Czech beers that leaves a dry and crisp finish.

Use: Pilsener & lager style beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                         Attenuation: 75-80%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 10-13 oC)              Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  25  AMERICAN LAGER YEAST

San Francisco Saccharomyces cerevisiae lager style strain with clean dry finish.

Use: Pilsener, marzen & lager style beers.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 65-70%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 14-18 oC)             Alcohol tolerance: 12.5%

PRO-  26  GERMAN OCTOBERFEST YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae lager style strain with very malty slight sweet finish.

Use: Pilsener, marzen & lager style beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                         Attenuation: 65-73%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 11-14 oC)              Alcohol tolerance:10%

 

PRO-  27  GERMAN STH BAVARIAN YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae lager style strain with very malty clean finish.

Use: Lagers, bocks, dopplebocks & octoberfest style beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 70-76%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 8-13 oC)               Alcohol tolerance: 12.5%

PRO-  28  STH GERMAN LAGER YEAST

Lager style strain that produces a  malty finish and a nicely balanced aroma over time.

Use: Lagers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 68-76%

Ferment range: 5-25 oC (opt.: 10-13 oC)             Alcohol tolerance: 12.5%

PRO-  29  WEST EUROPEAN LAGER YEAST

A robust Saccharomyces carlbegensis strain widely used in Western European breweries. Produces fine but mild aroma after a relatively quick fermentation. Colour reduction capability is good. Produces low acetaldehyde and reduces diacetyl well. This yeast needs good oxygenation of wort or yeasty flavours may result. A reliable yeast that can be fermented between 10-21oC to produce very drinkable beers. Good finishing yeast for tricky fermentations.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 10-21 oC (opt.: 12oC)               Alcohol tolerance: NA

PRO-  30  BRETTANOMYCES CLAUSSENII

A yeast for providing low intensity Brett character to beer with pineapple fruity aroma overtones.

Use: Brett character driven ales.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 68-76%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  31  BRETTANOMYCES BRUXELLENSIS

A yeast for providing medium intensity Brett character to beer. In the context of a good bitter it adds real interest.

Use: Brett character driven ales such as Belgians & Lambics.

 

Flocculation: NA                                                Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance:NA

PRO-  32  BRETTANOMYCES LAMBICUS

High intensity Brett character. Provides that desired horsey, smokey & spicey overtone s adding real interest to a bitter.

Use: Brett character driven ales such as Belgians, Lambics & sour ales.

 

Flocculation: NA                                                Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance:NA

PRO-  33  BELGIAN SOUR MIX I

A blend of strains to produce the classic Belgian style ales. Includes Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, Pediococcus & Lactobacillus.

Use: Brett character driven ales such as Belgians, Lambics & sour ales.

 

Flocculation: NA                                                Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: NA

PRO-  34  MALOLACTIC CULTURE

Oenococcus oeni culture that convert malic acid into lactic acid to provide a soft smooth buttery creamy finish to wines.

 

Flocculation: NA                                                Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: NA

PRO-  35  LACTOBACILLUS CULTURE

Essential bacteria providing a sour finish  and moderate level of acidity essential to reproduce Lambics & sour ales.

 

Flocculation: NA                                                Attenuation: NA

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 18-25 oC)            Alcohol tolerance: NA

PRO-  36  CHAMPIGNY YEAST

Saccharomyces bayanus strain that leaves a neutral dry finish that accentuates fruit flavour.

Use: Champagne, cider & dry wine.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: >75%

Ferment range: 20-25 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 17%

 

PRO-  37  CHAMPIGNY YEAST II

Saccharomyces bayanus strain with excellent characters; competitive, neutral dry finish to accentuate natural flavour & a wide temp. range.

Use: Champagne, cider & dry wines.

 

Flocculation:  High                                             Attenuation: >75%. 

Ferment range: 15-25 oC.                                    Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  38  CHARDONNAY WINE YEAST

Versatile Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain to accentuate fruit flavour. Leaves a dry finish.

Use: White wine styles

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 10-32 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 14%

PRO-  39  MERLOT WINE YEAST

A vigorous fermenting Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that accentuates varietal style.

Use: Red and white wine styles

 

Flocculation:  Low                                              Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC                                     Alcohol tolerance: 18%

PRO-  40  CABERNET WINE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a dry and full bodied finish.

Use: Red and white wine styles.

 

Flocculation:  Low                                             Attenuation: >80%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 16%

PRO-  41  GERMAN WHEAT YEAST

Provides a fruity but tart finish in wheat based beers.

Flocculation: High                                              Attenuation: 70-75%
Temperature Range: 17-24 oC                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  42  BELGIAN WHEAT YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. This yeast provides a phenolic spicy complex finish with low ester production. The levels of phenols diminish with aging allowing others flavours to dominate.

 

Flocculation: Medium-Low                                 Attenuation: 70-76%
Temperature Range: 6-24 oC                              Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  43  BELGIAN WIT YEAST

Produces a fruity finish which is dry in character, low in phenols and with traces of esters. Nice bubble gum aroma.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 72-76%
Temperature Range: 18-23 oC                            Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  44  GERMAN BAVARIAN YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. Bubble gum aroma and banana esters of a complex nature particularly suited to hefeweizen styles.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 70-75%
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  45  GERMAN HEFEWEISSE YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. Taste profile has a clove start, followed by banana phenols and esters, ending in a tart finish due to attenuation. This yeast doesn’t stress as much when pitched at higher rates and produces more clove. A very popular German wheat beer yeast.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 73-76%
Temperature Range: 19-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  46  GERMAN MARZEN YEAST

A Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a dry malty finish in many lager types.

Use: German lagers, pilsener, Oktoberfest & marzens.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                         Attenuation: 74-79%

Ferment range: 15-32 oC (opt.: 10-13oC)             Alcohol Tolerance:

 

PRO-  47  GERMAN ALTBIER YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. Low temperatures provide low esters producing a lager –like finish. Some sulfur may be evident. Higher temperatures induce fruitiness. Yeast remains mostly in suspension with little or no diacetyl.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 73-75%
Temperature Range: 12-20°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 11%

PRO-  48  LONDON ALE YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter.  Provides a beer with body, and a good hop profile and a slightly sweet finish.

 

Flocculation: High                                              Attenuation: 71-74%
Temperature Range: 18-22°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  60 AMERICAN WHEAT YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter.

Has low ester production allowing the malts to shine through and ending in a tart finish due to attenuation.

 

Flocculation: Low                                              Attenuation: 74-79%
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  61  ENGLISH ALE YEAST

Often used for the higher gravity ales when a high level of attenuation is sort. It leaves a dry finish with traces of minerals and some fruitiness.

Flocculation: Med-Low                                       Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 15-22°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  62  CALIFORNIAN ALE YEAST

This yeast allows the malt and hop aroma to dominate. Some citrus will result at higher temperatures, but mainly a very clean crisp flavour still results. Filtration may well be required to obtain a bright beer.

 

Flocculation: Med-Low                                       Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 15-22°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  63  IRISH STOUT YEAST

For those of you that like dry and crisp beers with the lower temperatures, with increasing fruity characters in the upper range. Typically used with dark roast wort, and filtration is typically needed for brightness.

 

Flocculation: Med                                             Attenuation: 71-75%
Temperature Range: 16-22°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO- 64   BRITISH DRY ALE YEAST

This yeast ferments well even at the lower end of the narrow temperature range. Produces beer with a neutral finish, allowing hops and malt to dominate.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                      Attenuation: 73-75%
Temperature Range: 18-22°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  65 WHITBREAD ALE YEAST

Provides a bright ale with a malty and slightly fruity profile. Similar to PRO-64, but does not produce as tart a finish. Use lower temperatures for cleaner low ester ales.

 

Flocculation:        High                                      Attenuation: 68-72%
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  66  ENGLISH RINGWOOD YEAST

Provides a fruity ester profile that also allows the malt to shine through. Produces diacetyl so provide an adequate rest after fermentation.

 

Flocculation:        High                                      Attenuation: 68-72%
Temperature Range: 18-23°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  67  BELGIAN TRAPPIST YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. Suitable for the high gravity beers, that have a great complexity. Tends to have a slow start to fermentation.

 

Flocculation: Med– Low                                      Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 20-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  68  CALIFORNIAN NUT ALE YEAST

Great yeast to start your liquid yeast trials. Consistent performance with many qualities people look for in brewing American ales. Slightly fruity, nutty, with soft clean slightly tart finish. Use of higher temperatures allow more fruit and hop to dominate. Colder temperatures for clean slightly citrus characters. Should not require filtration to produce a bright beer.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 72-76%
Temperature Range: 15-22°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  69  ENGLISH THAMES ALE YEAST

If UK bitters are your style then try this yeast for the style. Produces rich complex profile allowing the malt through, with low esters and fruitiness.

 

Flocculation: Med-Low                                       Attenuation: 75-77%
Temperature Range: 16-22°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  70  NORTHWEST ALE YEAST

Produces malty and fruity characters with a great complexity. Use this one for a bright beer, not normally used on high gravity wort.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 67-71%
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  71  EUROPEAN ALE YEAST

Performs better with lower gravity wort, but can be used to the upper medium range. Will produce a sweet finish as a result of its attenuation characteristic. This strain is normally used with the darker malts providing a clean profile enabling wort characteristics to dominate.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 67-71%
Temperature Range: 16-22°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  72  BELGIAN GOLDEN ALE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that produces a fruity beer with a dry, tart finish. Popular choice for Belgian style ales.Has a great alcohol tolerance and has a slow finish to the fermentation. Be careful not to bottle too soon since it will slowly finish off the sugars and could over-carbonate the beer.

 

Flocculation: Low                                             Attenuation: 74-78%
Temperature Range: 18-27°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  73  BELGIAN ABBEY ALE YEAST

With this attenuation you end up with a dry tart finish, with a slightly fruity nose. Has a great alcohol tolerance and has a slow finish to the fermentation. Be careful not to bottle too soon since it will slowly finish off the sugars and could over-carbonate the beer.

 

Flocculation: Med                                             Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  74  ENGLISH PALE ALE YEAST

This strain produces characteristic fruit overtones which become more pronounced with higher temperatures. Provide a rest at the end of fermentation to reduce diacetyl level. Produces a malty tasting bright beer that requires no filtering.

 

Flocculation: Very High                                     Attenuation: 67-71%
Temperature Range: 18-22°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  75  URQUELL PILSENER YEAST

Use this strain to imitate the classic clean finish found in European Pilseners.  Leaves a background profile of malt with full body. Will produce mild floral notes and some detectable fruit. Slow fermentation.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                     Attenuation: 72-76%
Temperature Range: 9-14°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  76  AMERICAN LAGER YEAST II

Popular use for a range of American lager styles providing depth to the flavour with a low level of aromatics. Clean neutral finish should be expected.

 

Flocculation: Med                                             Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 9-14°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  77  DANISH LAGER YEAST

A dry finish that helps the hop aroma and taste to prevail. Mostly used with light lagers requiring little taste influence from the yeast.

 

Flocculation: Low                                             Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 8-13°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  78  SAN FRANCISCO LAGER YEAST

Produces malty brilliantly clear beers but tends not to cope well at low temperature. Particularly suited to modern style beers with a slightly sweet finish.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 67-71%
Temperature Range: 14-20°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  79  GERMAN LAGER YEAST

A very popular lager strain which accentuates the malty profile with some ester production and a dry finish. Best results obtained with a diacetyl rest at the end of fermentation. Higher temperatures eliminate sulfur production.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 9-14°C                               Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  80 GERMAN DOPPLEBOCK YEAST

Mainly suited to the German style beers which have rich full bodied malty profile. Provide a diacetyl rest after fermentation has ceased.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                      Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 8-14°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  81  CZECH PILSENER YEAST

With the low temperatures this one likes you’ll produce a clean malty finished Pilsener. Sulfur production can be reduced by warmer fermentations and can be reduced further with conditioning/aging.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                      Attenuation: 70-74%
Temperature Range: 10-14°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  82  GERMAN LAGER II YEAST

Produces smooth well rounded, mouth filling lagers. Provide a diacetyl rest after fermentation has ceased. Raising the temperature at the end of fermentation can also help reduce sulfur.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 70-74%
Temperature Range: 9-13°C                              Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  83  GERMAN KOLSCH YEAST

This is a top cropping yeast, so leave plenty of head space in the fermenter. Makes for the fruity champagne style characteristic of the style which increases with a rise in temperature. Very little diacetyl can be detected. Produces a very easy drinking beer style. Beer will require filtration for clarity or may need a long settling time.

 

Flocculation: low                                              Attenuation: 73-77%
Temperature Range: 13-21°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

PRO-  84  BELGIAN LAMBIC BLEND

Contains a few different strains including a Belgian wheat, sherry, two Brettanomyces and lactic acid bacteria strains characteristically found in Belgian Lambic beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 70-75%
Temperature Range: 17-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  85  BELGIAN TRIPPEL YEAST

A very popular Belgian strain used in many classic ales. Increased temperatures produce more fruitiness, phenolics and provide complex spicy characters.

 

Flocculation: High                                             Attenuation: 72-76%
Temperature Range: 18-29°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  86  BELGIAN SAISON ALE YEAST II

Particularly good for Australian conditions with its wide temperature profile. Produces a very dry tart finish with a mild fruit characteristics. Very spicy aroma with a sweet hint of bubble gum. Expect a vigorous start to the fermentation. Best suited to low gravity wort (<1.040) and best results will be obtained with the use of 2 vials for higher gravities or with the addition of another strain.

 

Flocculation: Low                                             Attenuation: 76-80%
Temperature Range: 21-35°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  87  BELGIAN TRAPPIST ALE YEAST II

Another true top cropping strain with a wide temperature range. Intensely flavoured due to the production of esters, phenolics and complex fruitiness.  Do not expect banana or bubble gum typical of Trappist beers. With conditioning, phenolics will lessen and round off nicely. Best suited to incremental addition of sugars during the fermentation and will provide a nice dry finish.

 

Flocculation: Med-High                                     Attenuation: 74-78%
Temperature Range: 18-25°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

PRO-  88  CANADIAN ALE YEAST

Phenolic profile will result from higher fermentation temperatures. A low ester producer providing quite a dry tart finish. Produces great Belgian style beers.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: 75-77%
Temperature Range: 18-26°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 9%

PRO-  89  FRENCH WHITE WINE YEAST

This strain produces a very fruity profile which may dominate the profile. Underlying vanilla tones may be evident as well as a slightly sweet finish.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

PRO-  90  ITALIAN BOLD WINE YEAST

This strain provides a well rounded profile with a nice dry bold finish.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

PRO-  91  JAPANESE SAKE YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae koji strain that is well suited  for saki or other Asian beverages .

Use: Sake or Asian beverages.

 

Flocculation:  Low                                            Attenuation: >80%

                 Ferment range: 15-25 oC                                   Alcohol tolerance: 15%

PRO-  92  SWEET MEAD YEAST

This strain is an excellent choice for meads when a sweeter finish is required. Produces a rich fruity profile that complements the style. Use yeast nutrients.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                            Alcohol Tolerance: 11%

PRO-  93  CIDER YEAST

Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that leaves a complementary finish suited to fruit beers or apple ciders.

Use: Apple cider, fruit beers.

 

Flocculation:  Low                                             Attenuation: >80%

                 Ferment range: 15-25 oC                                    Alcohol tolerance: 10%

PRO-  94  FRENCH RED WINE YEAST

Excellent yeast for bold reds that require aging. Produces an excellent white wine style as well. Moderate fruitiness will be apparent in the finish which will a change with the age of the wine.

 

Flocculation: Medium-High                                 Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-32°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

PRO-  95  RIESLING YEAST

An excellent choice for rich creamy fruity wine which is complemented nicely with a dry finish.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

PRO-  96  DRY WINE YEAST

This yeast produces very little esters in comparison to other strains and therefore produces a  clean profile. Very useful strain to restart stuck fermentations or to provide a very dry finish. Suitable strain for distillation purposes.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 18-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 11%

PRO-  97  ZINFANDEL WINE YEAST

Excellent choice for Zinfandel, Cabernet or Shiraz style wines with a strong finish. Interesting choice in sparkling wines. Strong performer in high sugar must and may be used to restart stuck fermentations.

 

Flocculation: Low-Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 16-29°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 18%

PRO-  98  SPARKLING WINE YEAST

Ideally suited strain for sparkling red or white wines producing a crisp and dry finish well suited to the style.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 17%

PRO-  99  DRY MEAD YEAST

An excellent choice for mead when you need a dry finish. Use yeast nutrients.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 13-24°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 18%

PRO- 100 PORT YEAST

A bold strain producing a mild fruit profile with vanilla notes and excellent depth and complexity. A very dry finish will result.

 

Flocculation: Medium                                        Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 16-32°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%

PRO- 101 FRENCH RED BERRY YEAST

This yeast produces develops a very distinctive rich berry nose to the wine and provides a smooth finish. Well suited to high gravity conditions.

 

Flocculation: Low-Medium                                 Attenuation: NA
Temperature Range: 15-32°C                             Alcohol Tolerance: 14%