Beer Making
Propagator Packs each contain around 25 billion cells of pure yeast and a smaller inner sachet of yeast nutrient. In order to activate the yeast the inner sachet must be ruptured and the yeast thoroughly mixed with the nutrient by kneading the pouch.
When left in a warm place the yeast will grow and the pouch will expand.
This can take anywhere between two and ten days.The pouch can then be opened and the yeast pitched.
Activator Packs contain a minimum of 100 billion cells in a yeast slurry. The Activator is designed to directly inoculate 5 gallons of standard strength ale wort (1.034-1.060 SG) with professional pitching rates.
For lagers, we recommend inoculating the wort at warm temperatures (20-21°C), waiting for signs of fermentation, and then adjusting to the desired temperature.
Alternatively, for pitching into cold conditions (1-14°C) or higher gravity wort, we recommend increasing this pitching rate.
This can be achieved by pitching additional Activator packages or by making a starter culture.
Propogator packs are being phased out in favour of Activator Packs which have substantially more volume and yet cost only £6.75.
During this phase in period we will seek to replace the Propagator orders for the Activator as stocks allow.
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1272 - American Ale II
from £5.75
With many of the best qualities that brewers look for when brewing American styles of beer, this strain’s performance is consistent and it makes great beer. This versatile strain is a very good choice for a “House” strain. Expect a soft, clean profile with hints of nut, and a slightly tart finish.
Ferment at warmer temperatures to accentuate hop character with an increased fruitiness or cool for a clean, light citrus character. It attenuates well and is reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration.
Flocculation is Medium-High, Attenuation is 72-76%, the
Temperature Range is 15-22°C and the Alcohol Tolerance is 10% ABV.
