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BIG BEN: The High Flocculation, Malt-Forward Ale Yeast
BIG BEN, just like its iconic namesake, is big in all the right ways. Known for itsĀ exceptional flocculation, this yeast settles quickly, leaving your beer bright and clear. With impressive alcohol tolerance (comfortably fermenting beers up to 12% ABV) and high attenuation, BIG BEN provides professional-grade performance for craft brewers.
šŗ Styles & Flavour Profile: Neutrality that Shines
BIG BEN is proudlyĀ malt-forward, allowing your grain bill and chosen ingredients to truly shine through. Its neutral profile enhances malt sweetness and hop character without imposing its own flavours, resulting in clean, crisp beers with remarkable clarity.
Ideal for a Wide Variety of Ale Styles
BIG BENās versatility and clean fermentation make it perfect for a broad range of beers where visual appeal and a neutral base are essential:
- Pale Ales & IPAs
- ESBs & Amber Ales
- Porters & Stouts
- Blonde Ales
š¬ Performance & Technical Specifications
BIG BEN is designed for efficiency and reliability, offering top-tier performance data for consistent brewing results. Every batch undergoes PCR testing for quality assurance.
Fermentation & Pitching Details
This yeast is optimized for ease of use and consistent results across various brewing conditions.
- Fermentation Range: 15-22Ā°C (59-72Ā°F). It comfortably ferments across a wide temperature range of 55Ā°F to 78Ā°F.
- Direct Pitching: Designed to be sprinkled directly onto the surface of your wort with no pre-oxygenation or rehydration required before pitching.
- Attenuation: Consistently achieves a high attenuation rate of 75-82%.
- Alcohol Tolerance: Robust tolerance up to 12% ABV, suitable for both session and high-gravity beers.
Packaging & Dosage
BIG BEN bricks are designed to provide maximum cell count for superior pitching rates and reliable fermentation every time.
Calculation for Larger Batches
- Use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre (approx. 50-100 g/hL).
- Pitch 1 x 500g brick per 5-10hL / 4.3-8.5 bbl
- For high-gravity ales or exceptionally bright beer, increase toward 2ā3 g/L
Description
BIG BEN: The High Flocculation, Malt-Forward Ale Yeast
BIG BEN, just like its iconic namesake, is big in all the right ways. Known for itsĀ exceptional flocculation, this yeast settles quickly, leaving your beer bright and clear. With impressive alcohol tolerance (comfortably fermenting beers up to 12% ABV) and high attenuation, BIG BEN provides professional-grade performance for craft brewers.
šŗ Styles & Flavour Profile: Neutrality that Shines
BIG BEN is proudlyĀ malt-forward, allowing your grain bill and chosen ingredients to truly shine through. Its neutral profile enhances malt sweetness and hop character without imposing its own flavours, resulting in clean, crisp beers with remarkable clarity.
Ideal for a Wide Variety of Ale Styles
BIG BENās versatility and clean fermentation make it perfect for a broad range of beers where visual appeal and a neutral base are essential:
- Pale Ales & IPAs
- ESBs & Amber Ales
- Porters & Stouts
- Blonde Ales
š¬ Performance & Technical Specifications
BIG BEN is designed for efficiency and reliability, offering top-tier performance data for consistent brewing results. Every batch undergoes PCR testing for quality assurance.
Fermentation & Pitching Details
This yeast is optimized for ease of use and consistent results across various brewing conditions.
- Fermentation Range: 15-22Ā°C (59-72Ā°F). It comfortably ferments across a wide temperature range of 55Ā°F to 78Ā°F.
- Direct Pitching: Designed to be sprinkled directly onto the surface of your wort with no pre-oxygenation or rehydration required before pitching.
- Attenuation: Consistently achieves a high attenuation rate of 75-82%.
- Alcohol Tolerance: Robust tolerance up to 12% ABV, suitable for both session and high-gravity beers.
Packaging & Dosage
BIG BEN bricks are designed to provide maximum cell count for superior pitching rates and reliable fermentation every time.
Calculation for Larger Batches
- Use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre (approx. 50-100 g/hL).
- Pitch 1 x 500g brick per 5-10hL / 4.3-8.5 bbl
- For high-gravity ales or exceptionally bright beer, increase toward 2ā3 g/L
