Northwest Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Lab
Escarpment Labs· Ale · Liquid
Escarpment Labs· Ale · LiquidSpecs
Attenuation
72–78%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
16–22°C
61–72°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 Northwest Ale
Common questions
- What is the Northwest Ale equivalent?
- OYL-012 Pacific NW Ale, WLP041 Pacific Ale Yeast, and 1332 Northwest Ale — the same strain from other labs, the Pacific NW / BridgePort (1332) strain.
- What is Northwest Ale's attenuation?
- 72–78% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment Northwest Ale at?
- 16–22°C is the recommended range.
- What can I substitute for Northwest Ale?
- A18 Joystick, OYL-043 Point Loma (formerly West Coast Ale III), WLP090 San Diego Super Ale Yeast, and 1764 Pacman.
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