Independence is the strain for bringing some new character into your hop-driven beers. Higher in esters than Flagship, this yeast will give some fruity character.. While it shines in hoppy ales, Independence is a great all-purpose strain and will also work well in stouts and English ales.

American ale yeast strain, slightly ester forward and loves to play with hops.

Independence is the strain for bringing some new character into your hop-driven beers. Higher in esters than Flagship, this yeast will give some fruit character that will take your hoppy beers to a new level. While it shines in pale ales and IPAs, Independence is a great all-around strain and will also work well in stouts and English ales.

• TEMP: 6072F (1622C)
• FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
• ATTENUATION: 7276%
• ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: 12%

Suggested Substitutions*:

• White Labs: WLP 051 California Ale V
• Wyeast: 1272 American Ale II

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