9097-PC Old Ale Blend
Liquid Blend yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Blend · Liquid · 9097-PC
Wyeast· Blend · Liquid · 9097-PCSpecs
Attenuation
75–80%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
20–24°C
68–75°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Medium
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈14% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF−
Ferments clean
Phenolically clean (POF-negative). No clove or spice, so malt, esters, and hops come through unmasked. The norm for American and British ales and most lagers.
Usually used in
Strong AleBarleywine & Old Ale
Common questions
- What is 9097-PC Old Ale Blend's attenuation?
- 75–80% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 9097-PC Old Ale Blend at?
- 20–24°C is the recommended range.
- Does 9097-PC Old Ale Blend produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- No. 9097-PC Old Ale Blend is POF-negative (phenolically clean), so it won't throw clove or spice.
- What beer styles is 9097-PC Old Ale Blend good for?
- Strong Ale and Barleywine & Old Ale.
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