This one is a HIGHLY flocculant yeast that will ferment out almost to full attenuation. Clean ferment
with very low esters allows for the full flavor of your malt and hops to shine. Can handle cooler
fermentation temperatures for an even cleaner ferment. Can be used to make psuedo-lager-ish beers
at low ale fermentation temperatures.
If you are looking for amazing versatility from an ale yeast, look no further than Nottingham dry brewing yeast. Nottingham offers great performance with every batch, allowing brewers to cover a wide variety of beer styles with just one yeast type.
The Nottingham strain was selected for its highly flocculant & relatively full attenuation properties. It produces low concentrations of fruity and estery aromas and has been described as neutral for ale yeast, allowing the full natural flavor of malt & hops to develop.
The recommended fermentation temperature range of this strain is 14° to 21°C (57° to 70°F) with good tolerance to low fermentation temperatures (12°C/54°F) that allow this strain to be used in lager-style beer. With a relatively high alcohol tolerance, Nottingham is a great choice for creation of higher-alcohol specialty beers!
Brewing Properties:
• Quick start to fermentation, which can be completed in 4 days above 64°F.
• High attenuation, reaching a final gravity near 1008 (2°P).
• Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation is dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and the nutritional quality of the wort.
• Shows flocculation at completion of fermentation, and settling is promoted by cooling and use of fining agents and isinglass.
• The aroma is slightly estery, almost neutral and does not display malodours when properly handled. Because of flocculation, it may tend to slightly reduce hop bitter levels.
• Best when used at traditional ale temperatures after rehydration in the recommended manner.
• Lager-style beer has been brewed with Nottingham, however low fermentation temperature requires adaptation of the pitching rate to ensure proper attenuation.
Jon M –
Used a couple packets for a Brooklyn Summer Ale Clone (see BYO mag 2009 summer clone issue). Watching vigorous primary fermentation in the carboy was mesmerizing. As the description says great flocculation and clean malt taste. An instant favorite along with Safale S-05. Would appear to be a versatile yeast but is a slam dunk choice for British Ales (Brooklyn Summer is a English \dinner ale\”).”
Tom Mohr – Still Water Farm Brew –
I use this yeast for my Pilsner and my American IPA. It is wonderful.