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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.
š² 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
š¬ 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 15-22Ā°C (59-72Ā°F).
- Attenuation: Consistently achieves approximately 75ā84% 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 wortāno rehydration or oxygenation required.
Packaging & Dosage
WEST COAST 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
- Use upper range for high-gravity worts
Description
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.
š² 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
š¬ 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 15-22Ā°C (59-72Ā°F).
- Attenuation: Consistently achieves approximately 75ā84% 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 wortāno rehydration or oxygenation required.
Packaging & Dosage
WEST COAST 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
- Use upper range for high-gravity worts
