{"product_id":"cellarscience-west-coast-ale-yeast-15g","title":"CellarScience West Coast Ale Yeast 15g | American Ale Yeast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean American Ale Yeast with Subtle Fruit Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew clean, balanced and hop-forward American ales with CellarScience West Coast Ale Yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dependable dry ale yeast delivers the neutral fermentation profile expected from a classic American ale strain, with just enough subtle fruit character to add depth without overpowering the malt or hops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent choice for West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Amber Ale, Porter, Stout and other beer styles requiring a clean, reliable fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15g sachet treats approximately 19–23 litres of wort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and dependable American ale fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle fruit character adds gentle flavour depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows hop and malt flavours to remain prominent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for West Coast IPA and American Pale Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable as a versatile house yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-to-high flocculation supports good clarification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide 15–22°C fermentation range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 75–84% attenuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol tolerance up to approximately 10% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 15g sachet treats a standard 19–23 litre batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellarScience West Coast produces a clean and balanced fermentation profile with only a light touch of fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike highly expressive English or Belgian strains, its yeast-derived flavours remain in the background. This allows citrus, pine, resin, tropical fruit and stone-fruit hop varieties to remain clear and defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clean profile also works well in malt-driven beers where excessive esters would interfere with caramel, toast, chocolate or roasted malt character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry American ale yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended general fermentation temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75–84%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 10% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitching rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5–1g per litre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One 15g sachet treats approximately 19–23 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Beer Styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellarScience West Coast Ale Yeast is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession IPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Blonde Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Amber Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Porter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Stout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHop-forward Golden Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, modern house ales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a standard-strength 19–23 litre batch, sprinkle the contents of one 15g sachet evenly over the surface of properly cooled wort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo rehydration is required. However, the wort should be prepared using good brewing practices, including correct sanitation, suitable yeast pitching rates and adequate wort aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most American ales, pitch at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and allow fermentation to proceed between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A slightly warmer finish can help the yeast complete attenuation and clean up remaining fermentation compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse additional yeast for high-gravity wort, unusually large batches or difficult fermentation conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Much Yeast Should I Pitch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 15g sachet is suitable for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19–23 litres of standard-strength wort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended pitching range is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5–1g per litre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Use the higher end of the range for stronger wort, colder fermentation or batches requiring a particularly fast and dependable start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor high-gravity beer, it is better to pitch an additional full sachet rather than saving and measuring a partially opened packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Temperature Should I Ferment At?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellarScience West Coast can ferment between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15°C and 22°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the cleanest American ale profile, fermenting at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended. Cooler fermentation may produce a cleaner result but can take longer, while warmer fermentation may increase the subtle fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways measure the temperature of the fermenting beer rather than relying only on the surrounding room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does CellarScience West Coast Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces a clean and neutral American ale profile with a restrained touch of fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yeast remains subtle enough to showcase hop aroma and bitterness while adding enough depth to prevent the finished beer from tasting overly plain or stripped back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs It Suitable for West Coast IPA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its clean fermentation, strong attenuation and restrained ester profile make it particularly well suited to West Coast IPA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yeast allows citrus, pine, resin and tropical hop flavours to remain prominent while helping create the dry, crisp finish associated with the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs It Suitable for Hazy IPA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can ferment a Hazy IPA, but it is primarily suited to cleaner American beer styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a softer, fruitier and more expressive Hazy IPA, a dedicated New England or English-derived ale yeast will generally produce a more suitable flavour and mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs This Similar to a Classic American Ale Strain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. CellarScience West Coast is designed around the clean, dependable character associated with classic American ale yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides neutral fermentation with subtle fruit character, good attenuation and reliable performance across a broad range of American beer styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Yeast Need Rehydrating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It can be sprinkled directly onto the cooled wort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehydration is optional rather than necessary. Correct pitching temperature, sanitation and sufficient yeast quantity are more important for a reliable fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorder Brewing Supplies stocks dry brewing yeast and fresh homebrew ingredients for brewers throughout Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider Queensland–New South Wales border region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop online for Australia-wide delivery or select Click \u0026amp; Collect from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a reliable American ale fermentation, consider adding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast nutrient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican hop varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight dried malt extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing water salts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo-rinse sanitiser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrometer or refractometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation temperature controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KegLand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68093765779630,"sku":"KL48033","price":5.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9373\/8670\/files\/cellarscience-west-coast-ale-yeast-15g.jpg?v=1794616380","url":"https:\/\/www.borderbrewing.com.au\/products\/cellarscience-west-coast-ale-yeast-15g","provider":"Border Brewing Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}