Ingredient reference · Yeast
Ale Yeast
A broad group of Saccharomyces strains commonly used for top-fermented beer and some other beverages.
Common uses
- Fermenting ales
- Developing strain-specific aroma and attenuation
Technical properties
Strain-specific attenuation, flocculation, temperature range, and alcohol tolerance.
Use in fermentation
Pitch a healthy culture at the manufacturer’s recommended rate and control temperature within its stated range.