Star Party OYL - 404

We tried the newest strain of yeast from Omega Yeast Labs. Star Party OYL-404. Here’s what we thought.

Our recipe for a 10.5 gallon batch:

• 2-Row - 72.7%
• White Wheat – 14.5%
• Golden Naked Oats – 3.6%
• Crystal 75L – 1.8%
• Corn Sugar – 7.3%
• Acidulated Malt – 4.5%

Hops 4.0 oz each of Citra, Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook.

Hop Schedule:

• Mash
• Whirlpool at 170F
• Whirlpool at 140F
• Dry Hop

Mash temperature at 150F and fermented at 67F for 2 weeks.

Initially when racking to kegs, I didn’t think I was going to like this beer. However, after the initial sips it really grew on me, and was very nice once fully carbonated.
This is different from any pale ale that any of us had tried before. It is very much as advertised. The aroma is very reminiscent of fresh pink grapefruit zest. We brought two growlers to a 4th of July gathering to get feedback. People noted the stone fruit and pine elements, which we feel is being more derived from the hops. People kept coming back to this beer, so they must have like it as none was left to bring home. Tasters who claimed that they were not beer drinkers even enjoyed this one. Many stated that they really liked the low bitterness and that the smoothness was refreshing. Others noted the combination of fruit flavors was something different and enjoyable

One taster commented:

If you want to try something different, Star Party is what you’re looking for to change up your IPA or Pale Ale creations.

Omega Yeast Star Party OYL-404