A top-fermenting ale yeast suitable for a variety of full bodied ales, with
exceptional depth. Ferments with full, rich dark fruit flavors.
Suitable for Scottish Heavy Ales, American
Amber Ales, Sweet Stouts and more.
Aroma Characteristics:
When fermented at the correct temperature, Empire Ale yeast exhibits extremely characterful and appetizing estery aromas reminiscent of rich dark fruit.
Flavor/Mouthfeel Characteristics:
This yeast strain has been carefully selected to aid mouth feel in the finished beer. Body should be full leaning towards a rich dark fruit character. Care must be taken when designing the beer to adjust hop bitterness to alleviate an over sweet finished beer.
Higher Alcohol Beers:
Higher alcohol beers will tend to be slightly too sweet and heavy due to the moderate attenuative capabilities of the strain although a lower mash temperature may help the fermentability and lower the final gravity.
Attenuation: 70 - 75 %
Alcohol Tolerance: 8 %
Flocculation: 4/5
Recommended Temperature: 18 - 22 °C (64 - 72 °F)