Brewing yeast Pinnacle Cologne Ale 500 g

Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale

Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale is a high-quality, active dry yeast with a clean and crisp fermentation profile. This strain combines top-fermenting characteristics with lager-like qualities, offering subtle fruity notes and high drinkability. Its wide fermentation temperature range allows precise control over ester production, making it suitable for adapting the flavor profile to various beer styles.

These exceptionally versatile yeast are perfect as a house yeast in craft breweries.

Product Features:

• Yeast type: Active dry yeast

• Fermentation temperature: 16–22°C

• Attenuation: 76–82%

• Flocculation: Medium

• Alcohol tolerance: up to 10% ABV

• Fermentation speed: Medium

• Diacetyl reduction: Medium

• Foam stability: Excellent

• Haze stability during dry-hopping: Moderate

• POF character: Negative

Flavor & Aroma Profile:
Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale provides a clean, neutral fermentation profile with delicate fruity notes. Lower temperatures favor Kölsch and lighter beers, while higher temperatures produce more esters, suitable for hoppy ales and fuller styles.

Possible notes:

• Green and red apple

• Subtle fruitiness

• No phenols

Applications:
Recommended for:

• Kölsch

• California Common

• American Wheat

• Blonde Ale

• Pale Ale

• IPA

• Hazy IPA

• Fruited Beers

Dosage:

• 50–100 g/hL (~3–6 million cells/mL)

• Can be pitched directly into wort or after rehydration

Packaging & Storage:

• Packaging: 11.5 g, 500 g, 10 kg (vacuum-sealed)

• Shelf life: 3 years from production date

• Store in a dry place at 4–10°C

• Once opened, keep at 4°C and use within 5 days

Why Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale?
Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale delivers liquid yeast quality with the convenience of dry yeast, offering high fermentation consistency and excellent value. It is an ideal choice for breweries seeking a clean, flexible strain suitable for multiple beer styles.