OYL-008 British Ale III
Liquid Ale yeast from Omega Yeast.
Lab
Omega Yeast· Ale · Liquid · OYL-008
Omega Yeast· Ale · Liquid · OYL-008Specs
Attenuation
67–74%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–23°C
64–73°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
High
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈10% 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.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Usually used in
Ales & British Ales
Common questions
- What is OYL-008 British Ale III's attenuation?
- 67–74% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment OYL-008 British Ale III at?
- 18–23°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is OYL-008 British Ale III good for?
- Ales & British Ales.
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