Tartan (A31) Imperial Yeast

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Yeast Profile

Prevalence

0.0%

Type

Ale

Form

Liquid

Lab

Imperial Yeast

Product ID

A31

Flocculation

Medium

Species

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Tartan is a traditional strain that accentuates the malt character of Scottish ales. It can also be used for other styles and works well in IPAs due to its clean character. For a higher ester profile, use this ale yeast at the top end of the temperature range.

Lab Guidance

Temp

65° 70°

Atten.

70% 75%

73%

In Practice

Atten.

72.2% 75.7%

73.7%

Ferm.

17.8°C 20°C

18.3°C

median with IQR

Common Styles

4% Scottish Heavy
3% Scottish Export
3% Wee Heavy
0% American Amber Ale
0% American IPA

% of [style] recipes using this yeast strain