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Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast pouch
  • Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast pouch
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast

Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast

SKU Y1056
$14.99
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Product Details

Activate this Wyeast packet and in just 4-5 hours it will be ready to pitch. Ferments batches quickly. Very popular ale strain also known as the "Chico Strain". A definite step-up from dry yeast, this worthy investment creates a full flavor profile and allows the malt and hop character to dominate for a variety of beer styles.


  • Pure pitchable yeast for brewing

  • 100 billion yeast cells

  • For use with 5-gallon wort

  • Crisp flavor with low fruitness and mild ester production

  • Slightly citrus like with cool (60-66F, 15-19C) fermentation temperatures

  • Flocculation improves with dark malts in grain bill

  • Normally requires filtration for bright beers

  • DE or pad filtration recommended


Styles: Amber, Brown, APA, IPA, IIPA, Barleywine, RIS

Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Additional Information

SKU
Y1056
Yeast Style
American Ale
Yeast Format
Liquid
Flocculation
Low-Medium
Min Attenuation

73

Max Attenuation

77

Min Fermenting Temp

60

Max Fermenting Temp

72