LalBrew Nottingham High Performance Ale Yeast – 11 g
Brand: Lallemand
Why Brewers Love It
LalBrew Nottingham is a versatile, high-performance English ale yeast known for its reliability and adaptability. It produces a clean, neutral-to-slightly fruity profile and performs well across a wide range of ale styles, from traditional English brews to modern hop-forward beers. Its strong attenuation and high alcohol tolerance make it particularly valuable for high gravity fermentations.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Clean, neutral base with subtle fruity esters. Malt and hops remain the focus, with yeast character staying restrained. Warmer fermentations (above 68 °F / 20 °C) accentuate light fruit esters, while cooler conditions produce a crisp and clean finish.
Best Uses
- English-style ales: Bitters, Pale Ales, Porters, Stouts, Barleywines.
- Hop-forward beers: IPAs, American Pale Ales, where clean yeast lets hops shine.
- Hybrid or clean ales: Kölsch-style ales, Golden Ales, or lager-like fermentations.
- High gravity brews: Imperial Stouts, Barleywines, and challenging fermentations requiring robust yeast performance.
Technical Specifications
- Format: Dry yeast
- Packet weight: 11 g
- Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Apparent attenuation: 78-84 %
- Fermentation temperature range: 50-77 °F (10-25 °C)
- Flocculation: High
- Alcohol tolerance: Up to 14 % ABV
- Aroma: Neutral to slightly fruity, mild esters
- Pitching rate: 50-100 g/hL wort
Brew Tips
- Ferment cool (50-59 °F / 10-15 °C) for a very clean profile; warmer (65-72 °F / 18-22 °C) for light fruit esters.
- Ensure proper aeration and yeast nutrients, especially for high gravity recipes.
- Due to high flocculation, Nottingham clears quickly—allow conditioning time or consider cold crashing for clarity.
