Amber Ale, Brown Ale, IPA, Pale Ale, Stout, Blonde Ale, Fruit Beer, Imperial IPA, Wood-Aged Beer
American Ale II Wyeast
WY1272
Species : Ale Fermentation Temp Range (F) : 60-72 Apparent Attenuation Range (%) : 72-76 Flocculation : Medium-High Alcohol Tolerance : 10%
Pitching/Fermentation : Ferment at warmer temperatures to accentuate hop character with an increased fruitiness. Or, ferment cool for a clean, light citrus character. It attenuates well and is reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration.
Notes : Expect a soft, clean profile with hints of nut, and a slightly tart finish.
Best Styles : American Amber Ale, American Brown Ale, American IPA, American Pale Ale, American Stout, Blonde Ale, Fruit Beer, Imperial IPA, Wood-Aged Beer
Looking for a Liquid or Dry Yeast Substitution? The brewers at Austin Homebrew Supply have tried most of them. The following are some suggestions that have worked for us. Liquid Yeast Substitution : White Labs 051 Dry Yeast Substitution : Nottingham, BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast (Danstar), Fermentis Safale US-05
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With many of the best qualities that brewers look for when brewing American styles of beer, this strain’s performance is consistent and it makes great beer. This versatile strain is a very good choice for a “House” strain. Expect a soft, clean profile with hints of nut, and a slightly tart finish. Ferment at warmer temperatures to accentuate hop character with an increased fruitiness. Or, ferment cool for a clean, light citrus character. It attenuates well and is reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration.

Specifications:

• Attenuation: 72 – 76%

• Flocculation: Medium

• Temp. Range: 60 – 72 F

• Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

Suggested Substitutions*:

• Imperial: A15 Independence
• White Labs: WLP 051 California V Ale

*Suggested yeast substitutions may not be an exact replacement, but they will be a very close approximation.