Description

Mangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale Yeast

A top-fermenting ale yeast suitable for a variety of full bodied ales, with exceptional depth. Ferments with full, rich dark fruit flavours.

BEER STYLES

Suitable for Scottish Heavy Ales, American Amber Ales, Sweet Stouts and more.

CHARACTERISTICS

YEAST CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: 8% ABV
ATTENUATION: 70 – 75%
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 – 22°C (64 – 72°F)
KILLER FACTOR: Sensitive
VIABLE YEAST CELLS: >5 x 109 cells per gram
DRY WEIGHT: 93 – 96%
WILD YEAST: <1 per 106 cells
TOTAL BACTERIA: <1 per 106 cells
GMO STATUS: GMO Free

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: 5 = HIGH, 1 = LOW
FLOCCULATION RATE: 4/5
COMPACTION: 3/5

USAGE DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle contents directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of wort. For best results, ferment at 18-22 degrees C (64-72 degrees F).

OBSERVABLE TRAITS

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
When fermented at the correct temperature, Empire Ale yeast exhibits extremely characterful and appetising estery aromas reminiscent of rich dark fruit.
FLAVOUR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
This yeast strain has been carefully selected to aid mouthfeel in the finished beer. Body should be full leaning towards a rich dark fruit character. Care must be taken when designing the beer to adjust hop bitterness to alleviate an over sweet finished beer.
HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
Higher alcohol beers will tend to be slightly too sweet and heavy due to the moderate attenuative capabilities of the strain although a lower mash temperature may help the fermentability and lower the final gravity.