WHC Lab - LAX - 11gr
Product number:
5016797
Manufacturer:
WHC Lab
Product information "WHC Lab - LAX - 11gr"
Introducing WHC LAX (Chico Strain): Elevate Hop Aromas with a California Ale Yeast.
Crafted from a renowned California brewery, our LAX (Chico Strain) ale yeast is your key to accentuating hop aromas, especially in dry-hopped beers. Known for its neutral aroma profile, this strain allows the true essence of hops to shine, making it perfect for West Coast IPAs, pale ales, and other hop-forward styles.
Key Characteristics:
- Origin: Isolated from Sierra Nevada Brewery in California
- Attenuation: Medium, Low
- Aroma: Neutral, designed to enhance hop aromas, particularly in dry-hopped beers
- Ideal for: West Coast IPAs, brown ales, imperial stouts, and more
Brewing Recommendations:
- Yeast Type: Top fermenting ale yeast
- Oxygenation/Rehydration: May not be needed for generation zero, but can be beneficial
- Krausen: Produces a vigorous top krausen; use of antifoam and/or leaving more headspace is recommended
Recommended Beer Styles:
- Brown Ales
- Imperial Stouts
- Westcoast IPAs
- Pale Ales
- Red Ales
- American Pale Ale
Comparative Strains:
- Fementis US-05, WLP001 California Ale Yeast, Lallemand Bry-97, Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast, Mangrove Jacks M44
Specifications:
- Floculation: Low-medium
- Attenuation: 76-80%
- Temperature: 18-22°C
- ABV Tolerance: 13%
- Pitch Rate: 0.5-1.5g per Litre
Properties "WHC Lab - LAX - 11gr"
| ABV Tolerance: | 13% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation: | Medium |
| Fermentation type: | top fermentation |
| Recommended fermentation temperature: | 18-22°C |
| Sedimentation: | Low-Middle |
| Yeast type: | Dry |
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