Lalbrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale

Lallemand · ale · Dry

Clean, neutral West Coast ale yeast with high flocculation and a dry finish. Minimal esters let hop character lead — the classic dry-yeast choice for clear, bitter West Coast IPAs.

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22 brews

About

A West Coast ale yeast selected for clean, neutral fermentation at standard ale temperatures, based on a North-American lager-like ale profile. It produces minimal esters so hop character comes forward true-to-addition, and its high flocculation drops a clear beer. Well suited to West Coast IPA and any style that wants clean, dry character without the fruit esters of English or hazy strains.

Specs

Attenuation: 80–85%
Flocculation: High
Temperature: 17–21°C
Alcohol tolerance: 11% ABV
Ferment time: 7–10 days
Pitch rate: 1 pack for up to 20 L at <1.070 OG
Form: Dry

Recipe pairing

Grains: All compatible; pairs well with dry, crisp malt bills
Hops: Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade
Adjuncts: Minimal; a touch of sugar dries the finish further for West Coast bitterness
Suited to: West Coast IPA, American IPA, American Pale Ale, Red IPA, Blonde Ale

Brewing tips

High flocculation clears the beer fast — ideal for unfined or filtered West Coast styles.
Unlike Verdant or Pomona it does little biotransformation, so hop expression stays true to the addition schedule.
Attenuation tends to the high end, giving the dry, bitter West Coast profile.

Handling & storage

Rehydration: Direct-pitch, or rehydrate at 20°C.
Storage: 2–8°C.
Shelf life: 2 years refrigerated.

In your brews

Used in 22 batches 2021-09-05 → 2026-06-21

Attenuation (achieved) 74–88% spec 80–85%

Avg ferment temp 18.9°C range 17–21°C

ABV range 5.5–7.2% 20 measured

Styles brewed

21B Specialty IPA: Red IPA

18B American Pale Ale

21A American IPA

21B Red IPA

23B Flanders Red Ale

28B Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer