Cellar Science – NECTAR Speciality Ale Yeast X 12G

Description

CellarScience NECTAR is a UK-origin dry yeast with a distinctive character: it emphasises fresh malt flavour while contributing its own fruity, citrus, and floral aroma compounds. Unlike a neutral American ale strain, NECTAR has genuine personality — stone fruit and citrus notes that complement hop-forward pale ales and IPAs without overpowering them. If you’re brewing a New World Pale Ale, an English-influenced IPA, or any beer where real yeast character layered with hop aroma is the goal, NECTAR delivers.

Brewing Notes

NECTAR’s UK lineage gives it a different ester profile from American strains — more stone fruit (peach, apricot) and citrus florals. Ferment at the lower end (18–19°C) for cleaner results with sharp hop clarity; push to 20–22°C for more yeast-forward character. Medium flocculation means naturally clear beer after a short cold crash. Direct pitch capable; pre-loaded with nutrients. One 12g sachet per 23L.

Beer Styles & Brewing Tips

NECTAR’s UK lineage gives it a distinguishable ester profile that positions it as the “character yeast” alternative to CALI’s neutral workhorse role. When your recipe calls for yeast-derived complexity alongside the hop character, NECTAR is the correct tool.

Best styles: New World Pale Ale (NECTAR’s stone fruit esters complement the citrus and tropical notes from AU/NZ hops, creating layered complexity beyond what a neutral yeast can achieve), English-Influenced IPA (the UK origin shines in hop-forward styles where earthy and stone fruit interplay adds depth), Hoppy Bitter (lighter gravity lets NECTAR’s character contribute the fruity complexity that defines English-style bitters).

Australian brewing tips:

• NECTAR pairs exceptionally well with New Zealand hops — Nelson Sauvin’s wine-grape and passionfruit character layers beautifully with NECTAR’s stone fruit ester profile for a multi-dimensional result.
• Also excellent with English varieties: East Kent Goldings, Challenger, and Fuggles complement NECTAR’s UK character without competing or clashing.
• Ferment at 18–19°C for the sharpest hop expression with restrained yeast character; push to 21–22°C for more yeast-forward stone fruit that builds complexity in English-style beers.
• NECTAR’s medium flocculation means a straightforward cold crash produces clear beer — no fining agents needed for most batches.

In the Glass

Fresh malt with citrus zest, peach, and floral top notes. Medium body, clean finish. A hop-friendly strain that adds layers rather than just fermenting cleanly. Particularly effective with New Zealand and English hops.

Order CellarScience NECTAR specialty ale yeast Australia at Yeast Platform. 12g sachets in stock, fast dispatch.

Recommended Hops for This Yeast

NECTAR’s stonefruit and tropical esters pair beautifully with Southern Hemisphere hops.

• Galaxy Hops — AU passionfruit and peach — mirrors and amplifies the yeast’s tropical esters
• Nelson Sauvin Hops — NZ white wine grape — adds distinctive complexity to the fruity ale profile
• El Dorado Hops — Watermelon and tropical candy — enhances the stonefruit character
• Nectaron Hops — NZ pineapple and passionfruit powerhouse — perfect flavour-forward companion