Cali Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Lab
Escarpment Labs· Ale · Liquid
Escarpment Labs· Ale · LiquidSpecs
Attenuation
75–80%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–22°C
64–72°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.
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.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Potential substitutes for Cali Ale
Usually used in
Ales
Common questions
- What is the Cali Ale equivalent?
- A07 Flagship and 1056 American Ale — the same strain from other labs, the Chico (American Ale) strain.
- What is Cali Ale's attenuation?
- 75–80% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment Cali Ale at?
- 18–22°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is Cali Ale good for?
- Ales.
- What can I substitute for Cali Ale?
- WLP001 California Ale Yeast, OYL-004 West Coast Ale I, SafAle US-05, and A30 Corporate.
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