G17

G17

Gustav

German

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G17

Straight outta Cologne

Gustav is all about fermenting traditional Kölsch style beers. Very clean with slight peach and white wine aromatics, this strain is crisp and bright. Being a chain-forming yeast, it will float to the top of the wort during fermentation. Additionally, this yeast strain is low floccing and will take a while to clarify on its own. This strain is not a part of our core availability line up, please call or email for lead time and specifics. • Special order strain orders available to schedule with a 10L minimum and a 2-3 week lead time •

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Temperature
58-68 °F / 14-20 °C
Haze
medium
Flocculation
low
Phenolic Off-Flavor
negative
Attenuation
75-79%
Diastatic
negative
Alcohol Tolerance
8%

Beer Styles

Altbier
Altbier

A well-balanced, well-attenuated, bitter yet malty, clean, and smooth, amber- to copper-colored German beer. The bitterness is balanced by the malt richness, but the malt intensity and character can range from moderate to high (the bitterness increases with the malt richness).

Kölsch
Kölsch

A clean, crisp, delicately-balanced beer usually with a very subtle fruit and hop character. Subdued maltiness throughout leads into a pleasantly well-attenuated and refreshing finish. Freshness makes a huge difference with this beer, as the delicate character can fade quickly with age. Brilliant clarity is characteristic.

Gose
Gose

A highly-carbonated, tart and fruity wheat ale with a restrained coriander and salt character and low bitterness. Very refreshing, with bright flavors and high attenuation.

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