Star Party™ OYL-404
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Star Party™ Ale (OYL-404) is the latest patent-pending strain in our Thiolized™ series. This a Thiolized version of West Coast Ale I (OYL-004) The Thiolized process enhances the ability of yeast to unlock thiol precursors bound within malt and hops to create the kind of tropical character associated with Southern Hemisphere hops. Expect the same clean fermentation profile and clarity as its parental strain, Chico (West Coast Ale I), but with a big burst of thiols that's perfect for redefining classic styles, juicing up a West Coast IPA, or creating a unique style that highlights the thiol potential of regional hops and malt.
- Flocculation: Medium - Low
- Attenuation: 73-80%
- Temperature Range: 60-73° F
- Alcohol Tolerance: 11%
With the same clean fermentation behavior and reliability of Chico, Star Party is a strain that you're already comfortable with. Whether you're trying to revamp a core recipe or tapping into a new one, you'll find thiols are a new tool that dramatically enhance flavor and aroma components of your beer.
Technical points
- Clean fermentation performance
- Ideal for clean IPAs and pale ales
- Try mash hopping (0.5–2.0lb/bbl)
Check out the video of Thiolized: Accessible Biotransformation
