LalBrew BRY-97 brings a true American West Coast pedigree to dry yeast — its culture traces back to the Siebel Institute, the same lineage behind some of the most celebrated West Coast ale strains in craft brewing. It ferments with exceptional vigour, clears fast, and leaves a clean, neutral canvas that lets bold American hop varieties shine without yeasty interference. The result is the dry, bitter-finishing, brilliantly clear West Coast IPA that defined a generation of craft beer.
| Fermentation temp | 17–22°C (ideal 18–20°C) |
|---|---|
| Apparent attenuation | 73–80% |
| Flocculation | Very high |
| Alcohol tolerance | Up to 14% ABV |
| Pack size | 11g sachet (1 batch) |
| Best styles | West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, American Amber, Blonde Ale |
Brewing Notes
BRY-97’s calling card is rapid, vigorous fermentation — most batches hit terminal gravity within 4–5 days at 19°C. Very high flocculation means it drops clear without cold crashing or fining, giving you a West Coast IPA with exceptional clarity at packaging. The malt profile is neutral to slightly biscuity at lower fermentation temperatures; keep it at 18–19°C for the cleanest result. The low ester profile means dry-hopping is the star of the show — this yeast will not compete with your hop selection.
Beer Styles & Brewing Tips
- West Coast IPA — ferment at 18–19°C for maximum dryness and clarity. Dry-hop post-fermentation for best aroma retention on Simcoe or Amarillo additions.
- American Pale Ale — a slightly warmer ferment (20–21°C) develops a touch of fruitiness that complements Cascade additions beautifully.
- American Amber Ale — medium-high attenuation keeps the body from being cloying; complement with Centennial or Chinook bittering additions.
- Blonde Ale — ferment cool and clean for a crisp, easy-drinking result that showcases a single hop variety.
In the Australian summer, fermentation temperature management matters with BRY-97 — pushing above 22°C can tip the neutral profile into unwanted fusel territory. A heat wrap and controller in winter, or an ice bath in summer, is all it needs for year-round performance across most Australian states.
In the Glass
A clean, dry, brilliantly clear beer. Hop aroma and bitterness dominate; the malt provides a neutral base. The textbook West Coast finish: bitter, dry, refreshing.
LalBrew BRY-97 is in stock and ships Australia-wide. 11g sachet — enough for a standard 23L homebrew batch.
Recommended Hops for This Yeast
BRY-97’s clean profile is built for American hop varieties. Our top picks for West Coast and American ale styles:
- Cascade T90 Hops — the classic American hop; grapefruit and floral aroma for APA and Pale Ale
- Simcoe T90 Hops — pine, passion fruit and onion; the go-to bittering hop for West Coast IPA
- Amarillo T90 Hops — orange and tangerine character that shines in dry-hop additions for IPAs
- El Dorado T90 Hops — tropical and candy-like; adds complexity to West Coast double IPAs
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