CELLARSCIENCE - WEST COAST ALE YEAST 12gm

WEST COAST: The Refined Classic American Ale Strain

WEST COAST is a refined evolution of the classic American ale strain, honouring its proven roots while engineered for modern brewing. It offers robust, reliable fermentations every time, delivering a clean, dependable performance with just a trace of fruit character that lends a quiet depth to the final beer. Ideal as a versatile house strain, WEST COAST complements both hops and malt without ever competing with them.

🌲 Styles & Flavour Profile: Subtle Depth and Versatile Balance

WEST COAST delivers the clean, reliable performance expected of an American ale strain, but adds a subtle nuance that prevents the beer from tasting bland or stripped.

Character and Nuance

• Subtle Depth: Exhibits just a trace of fruit character that adds quiet depth to the beer.
• Balance: The yeast character stays well in the background, complementing hops or malt and allowing them to shine.
• Clean & Versatile: Offers clean, reliable fermentation, making it an ideal anchor for new recipes or a refresh for flagships.

Ideal for Brewing

WEST COAST is perfect for any style that requires clean fermentation and excellent balance:

• American Pale Ales & IPAs
• Blonde & Amber Ales
• Stouts & Porters
• Clean, Versatile House Strain

🔬 Performance & Technical Specifications

WEST COAST is designed for dependable consistency and ease of use, maintaining high performance across its optimal temperature range.

Fermentation & Pitching Details

• Fermentation Range: Optimal performance is between 15-22°C (59-72°F).
• Attenuation: Consistently achieves approximately 75–84% attenuation.
• Flocculation: Medium to High, leading to good clarification post-fermentation.
• Alcohol Tolerance: Robust tolerance up to 10% ABV.
• Direct Pitching: Designed for simplicity, it can be sprinkled directly into the wort—no rehydration or oxygenation required.

Packaging & Dosage

One sachet is enough to treat a single 19-23L batch.

When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre. It is recommended to round up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

Calculation for Larger Batches

• Use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre (approx. 50-100 g/hL).
  
• Use the upper range for high-gravity worts.