CellarScience – WEST COAST Ale Yeast x 15g

The Refined Classic American Ale Strain

WEST COAST is a refined evolution of the classic American ale strain, honouring its proven roots while engineered for modern brewing. It offers robust, reliable fermentations every time, delivering a clean, dependable performance with just a trace of fruit character that lends a quiet depth to the final beer. Ideal as a versatile house strain, WEST COAST complements both hops and malt without ever competing with them.

🌲 Styles & Flavour Profile: Subtle Depth and Versatile Balance

WEST COAST delivers the clean, reliable performance expected of an American ale strain, but adds a subtle nuance that prevents the beer from tasting bland or stripped.

Character and Nuance

• Subtle Depth: Exhibits just a trace of fruit character that adds quiet depth to the beer.
• Balance: The yeast character stays well in the background, complementing hops or malt and allowing them to shine.
• Clean & Versatile: Offers clean, reliable fermentation, making it an ideal anchor for new recipes or a refresh for flagships.

Ideal for Brewing

WEST COAST is perfect for any style that requires clean fermentation and excellent balance:

• American Pale Ales & IPAs
• Blonde & Amber Ales
• Stouts & Porters
• Clean, Versatile House Strain

🔬 Performance & Technical Specifications

WEST COAST is designed for dependable consistency and ease of use, maintaining high performance across its optimal temperature range.

Fermentation & Pitching Details

• Fermentation Range: Optimal performance is between 15-22°C (59-72°F).
• Attenuation: Consistently achieves approximately 75–84% attenuation.
• Flocculation: Medium to High, leading to good clarification post-fermentation.
• Alcohol Tolerance: Robust tolerance up to 10% ABV.
• Direct Pitching: Designed for simplicity, it can be sprinkled directly into the wort—no rehydration or oxygenation required.

Packaging & Dosage

One sachet is enough to treat a single 19-23L batch.

When calculating for larger batches, use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Liter. We recommend rounding up by one full sachet rather than measuring out the yeast exactly.

WEST COAST bricks are designed to provide maximum cell count for superior pitching rates and reliable fermentation every time.

Calculation for Larger Batches

• Use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre (approx. 50-100 g/hL).
• Use upper range for high-gravity worts