Mangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale Yeast – 10 g
Brand: Mangrove Jack’s
Why Brewers Love It
M15 Empire Ale is a traditional English-style ale yeast known for its balance of malt-forward richness and soft fruity esters. With high flocculation, it clears quickly in the fermenter and creates authentic British-style ales with smooth body and complexity. Its versatility makes it a go-to for a wide range of darker and malt-driven styles.
Flavor and Profile
Delivers rounded malt character with fruity esters reminiscent of dark fruit and subtle red apple. Provides a smooth finish with mild residual sweetness and excellent drinkability.
Best Uses
- Classic British ales: Best Bitter, ESB, and milds.
- Darker styles: Porters, stouts, brown ales.
- Rich malty ales: Where body, complexity, and smooth yeast character are key.
Specs
- Format: Dry yeast
- Packet weight: 10 g
- Apparent attenuation: 70-75 percent
- Flocculation: High
- Fermentation temperature: 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
- Alcohol tolerance: Up to 9 percent ABV
Brew Tips
- Ferment cool (64-66 °F) for cleaner British profiles; warmer fermentation enhances esters.
- Expect quick clearing due to high flocculation, ideal for traditional English presentation.
- Excellent in malt-forward recipes where yeast complements without dominating.
