Description
Commonly referred to as the Chico strain
Very clean character
Double pitch size with a minimum of 200 billion cells—twice the size of the standard yeast pitch
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This strain is the go-to for craft brewers. Highly popular - this strain performs well at standard ale temperatures and can be used in the low 60s to produce exceptionally crisp ales. Flocculation is in the middle of the road and will typically require filtration or fining to achieve crystal clear beers.
Attenuation:73-77%
Flocculation: Low to Medium
Alcohol Tolerance: 12% ABV
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-72°F
Cell Count: 200 Billion
Similar Strains: WLP001, WY1056
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