West Coast Ale I (OYL-004) Omega Yeast

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Yeast Profile based on 237 recipes

Prevalence

0.2%

Type

Ale

Form

Liquid

Lab

Omega

Product ID

OYL-004

Flocculation

Medium

Species

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Clean, crisp flavor characteristics with low fruitiness and mild ester production. A very versatile yeast for styles that desire dominant malt and hop character. A very popular “house” strain. May yield citrus notes with cooler 60-66°F fermentations.

Lab Guidance

Temp

60° 73°

Atten.

73% 80%

78%

In Practice

Atten.

76.3% 78.8%

77.7%

median with IQR · from 237 homebrew recipes

Common Styles

1% Specialty IPA: Black IPA
1% Specialty IPA: Red IPA
1% American Porter
0% Imperial Stout
0% American Wheat Beer
0% Double IPA
0% Cream Ale
0% American IPA
0% American Pale Ale
0% Irish Red Ale
0% Blonde Ale
0% American Amber Ale
0% American Stout
0% Specialty IPA: New England IPA

% of [style] recipes using this yeast strain