Wyeast Thames Valley II Yeast (January-March)

This is a Private Collection strain and is released January through March 2012.

Profile: This strain was originally sourced from a now defunct brewery on the banks of the river Thames outside of Oxford, England. Thames Valley II produces crisp, dry beers with a rich malt profile and moderate stone fruit esters. This attenuative strain is also highly flocculent resulting in bright beers not requiring filtration. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete.

Beer Styles: Ordinary and Special Bitters, ESB, Northern English Brown, Robust Porter, Dry Stout, Foreign Extra Stout

Alc. Tolerance 10% ABV  
Flocculation     High
Attenuation       72-78%
Temp. Range   60-70°F (15-22°C)


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