Description

Mangrove Jack’s M41 Belgian Ale Yeast

Spicy and phenolic, this yeast emulates the intensity and complexity of some of the best monastic breweries in Belgium. High attenuation and alcohol tolerance allow you to brew a huge range of Belgian beers.

BEER STYLES

Suitable for Belgian Strong Golden and Belgian Strong Dark Ales.

CHARACTERISTICS

YEAST CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus
ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: 12% ABV
ATTENUATION: 82 – 92%
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 – 28°C (64 – 82°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: 3/5
COMPACTION: 3/5

USAGE DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of wort. For best results, ferment at 18-28 degrees C (64-82 degrees F).

OBSERVABLE TRAITS

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
This yeast develops ripe fruit, especially plum like esters during fermentation which are prominent in the finished beer. It will also show a lightly balanced phenolic character.
FLAVOUR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
Beers fermented with this yeast exhibit excellent classic Belgian ale flavour, clove hints with a multitude of fruit esters, alcohol and banana character.
HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
High alcohol beers are this strains bread and butter, with a high alcohol tolerance of 12% ABV, strong beers create excellent flavour and aroma characteristics.