A18

A18

Joystick

Ales

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A18

Clean American brewing yeast strain. Excellent choice for big, high alcohol, hoppy beers.

This strain is a fast mover and can be used at the low end of the ale fermentation spectrum to keep it clean. Joystick is a great choice for big, high alcohol, malt forward beers but will shine just as well in a hoppy double IPA. • Special order strain orders available to schedule with a 10L minimum and a 2-3 week lead time •

    Available In:
Temperature
60-70 °F / 16-21 °C
Haze
low
Flocculation
medium-high
Phenolic Off-Flavor
negative
Attenuation
72-77%
Diastatic
negative
Alcohol Tolerance
12%

Beer Styles

American Barley Wine
American Barley Wine

A well-hopped American interpretation of the richest and strongest of the English ales. The hop character should be evident throughout, but does not have to be unbalanced. The alcohol strength and hop bitterness often combine to leave a very long finish.

American Strong Ale
American Strong Ale

A strong, full-flavored American ale that challenges and rewards the palate with full malty and hoppy flavors and substantial bitterness. The flavors are bold but complementary, and are stronger and richer than average-strength pale and amber American ales.

Robust Porter
Robust Porter

A substantial, malty dark beer with a complex and flavorful dark malt character.

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