LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale Yeast – 11 g Dry Beer Yeast

Why Brewers Love It

BRY-97 is an American West Coast-style dry yeast selected from the Siebel Institute Culture Collection. It delivers clean, neutral fermentations that let hops shine—particularly in American ales—while offering high attenuation and high flocculation. Great when you want crisp profiles with subtle aroma and reliable performance.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Neutral fermentation with restrained esters such as light apple and tropical hints. Very little phenolic contribution. Supports hop-forward brewing where clarity and dryness matter.

Best Uses

• West Coast & American IPAs – enhances hop aroma and bitterness.
• Pale Ales, Cream Ales & Blonde Ales – clean yeast profile balances malt and hops.
• High gravity & strong ales – Barleywines, Russian Imperial Stouts, where yeast’s tolerance supports strong fermentation.
• American Wheat, Brown & Amber Ales – versatile strain across a wide range of ale styles.

Technical Specifications

• Format: Dry yeast
• Packet weight: 11 g
• Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Apparent attenuation: 78–84 %
• Flocculation: High
• Fermentation temperature: 59–72 °F (15–22 °C)
• Alcohol tolerance: Up to 13 % ABV
• Pitching rate: 50–100 g/hL

Brew Tips

• Ferment cooler (59–63 °F / 15–17 °C) for the cleanest expression; warmer ferments increase light esters.
• Ensure strong aeration and nutrition, especially in high gravity or heavily hopped worts.
• High flocculation provides natural clarity—allow a little extra conditioning time before packaging.
• BRY-97’s β-glucosidase activity supports hop biotransformation, boosting late and dry hop expression.