American Ale Yeast – Wyeast 1056
Very clean, crisp flavor characteristics. Low fruitiness and mild ester production. Slightly citrus like with cool (60-66F, 15-19C) fermentation temperatures. Versatile yeast, which produces many beer styles allowing malt and hop character to dominate the beer profile. Flocculation improves with dark malts in grain bill.
This is the yeast that made Chico famous. Just about every brewer alive has heard of and probably used “10-56”
(White Labs Substitute: WLP001 California Ale)
Don’t forget an Ice Pack for shipping. Make sure your yeast arrive home safely.
Kurt V –
I normally use wlp001, but when my local brew shop ran out I ordered 1056. It did very well during fermentation and produced an excellent beer. I will definitely use this yeast again.