LalBrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast - Lallemand

If there is one yeast that defines the American craft beer tradition, it is BRY-97. Selected from the Siebel Institute Culture Collection, this West Coast workhorse has been trusted by commercial breweries and homebrewers alike for decades — and for good reason.

Perfect for these beer styles: American IPA, Double IPA, Imperial IPA, American Pale Ale, American Amber Ale, American Brown Ale, American Stout, Russian Imperial Stout, Cream Ale, American Wheat, Scotch Ale, Old Ale, American Barleywine.

BRY-97 stays out of the way so your hops can shine. Its clean and neutral flavor profile means every citrus, pine and tropical note from your late additions and dry hops comes through without interference. This is a yeast that respects your recipe. Thanks to its expression of a β-glucosidase enzyme it can even promote hop biotransformation, unlocking additional aroma compounds from your hops during active fermentation.

Fermentation is vigorous and reliable, typically completing within 4 days at 17-22°C. High flocculation means the yeast drops out quickly leaving a brilliantly clear beer with minimal effort. No need for fining agents or cold crashing — BRY-97 does the work for you.

For homebrewers and small craft breweries looking for a dependable house yeast that delivers consistent results batch after batch, BRY-97 is hard to beat. Rehydrate in 10x its weight of water at 35°C before pitching, or sprinkle directly onto the wort for convenience.