This strain produces underlying esters of pear and melon which work well with hop and malt derived notes. It’s medium to high alcohol tolerance is well-suited for strong Scotch-style ales or barleywine beers. This is a versatile strain that can be neutral at the low end of the recommended fermentation temperature range or provide more esters at the higher range.
| Attenuation | 70% - 75% |
| Flocculation | Medium |
| Alcohol Tolerance | Medium to High (8-12%) |
| Fermentation Temperature | 65° - 70° F 18° - 21° C |
| STA1 | Negative |
Substitutions:
- Omega OYL-015 Scottish Ale
- Wyeast WY1728 Scottish