Pinnacle AW Distillers Yeast (500g)

The most widely used yeast strain in North American Whiskey, Pinnacle AW Distillers Yeast is the traditional choice for making Bourbon, Rye and Canadian style whiskies. Produces a delicate new make spirit that complements maturation in virgin oak barrels.

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    Optimum starting mash temp is between 22°C (71.6°F) and 25°C (77°F), to enable a peak fermentation temperature
    of 32°C (89.6°F), try not to exceed 34°C (93.2°F) peak temperature.

    This yeast is at its best when rehydrated before pitching. Dose rate of between 0.4kg and 0.7kg per 1000 litres of wort (0.88
    and 1.54lbs per 1000 gallons of wort). The higher dosage rates are recommended for abv’s above 10% v/v or fermentations
    with high bacterial contamination.

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