Portfolio
The craft revolution in the brewing industry has created the demand for more tailored yeast and fermentation solutions. Under the Pinnacle brand we have created a new portfolio of yeasts and yeast-based fermentation improvers specifically for craft brewers.
Our fermentation and yeast technology experts have combined with world-leading brewing institutes to build a new portfolio of yeast solutions for craft brewers. We have investigated and selected, from our own bank of over 2000 yeast strains, those that are more suited to providing craft brewers with more attractive flavour and yield solutions. To assist you in identifying which yeast strain is most suitable for your desired application, please click through our product portfolio below for more information:
Product details
PINNACLE LOW ALCOHOL
LOW ALCOHOL
Pinnacle™ Low Alcohol is a maltose-negative yeast, specifically selected to produce a clean low alcohol beer with very low levels of worty and grainy notes. The clean aroma and absence of phenolic off flavours make it suitable for wide variety of beer styles.
LOW ALCOHOL
Pinnacle™ Low Alcohol is a maltose-negative yeast, specifically selected to produce a clean low alcohol beer with very low levels of worty and grainy notes. The clean aroma and absence of phenolic off flavours make it suitable for wide variety of beer styles.
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Heritage
American Ale
Pinnacle™ Heritage American Ale produces well-balanced beers with low diacetyl and slight floral hints that allows grain and hop flavours to punch through.
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Heritage
American Ale
Pinnacle™ Heritage American Ale produces well-balanced beers with low diacetyl and slight floral hints that allows grain and hop flavours to punch through.
Attenuation*:
76-82%
Fermentation temperature:
18-25°C (64-77°F)
Fermentation rate*:
Fast
Pitching rate:
50 - 100 g/hL
Flocculation:
Medium
POF character:
Negative
Alcohol tolerance:
9-11% abv
Diacetyl reduction:
Fast
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Heritage
Pilsner
Pinnacle™ Heritage Pilsner is yeast that produces dry, clean and refreshingly crisp lagers and pilsners. The resulting beers have a pure flavour profile with a fine, complex, subtle, fruity aroma and mild palate – yielding a beer with a very clean and crisp aroma, true to a lager / pilsner style.
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Heritage
Pilsner
Pinnacle™ Heritage Pilsner is yeast that produces dry, clean and refreshingly crisp lagers and pilsners. The resulting beers have a pure flavour profile with a fine, complex, subtle, fruity aroma and mild palate – yielding a beer with a very clean and crisp aroma, true to a lager / pilsner style.
Attenuation*:
74-81%
Fermentation temperature:
12-15°C (53-59°F)
Fermentation rate*:
Very fast
Pitching rate:
100 - 200 g/hL
Foam stability:
Very good
Flocculation:
High. This strain is highly flocculent and results in right beers.
POF character:
Negative
Alcohol tolerance:
9-11% abv
Diacetyl reduction:
Fast
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Heritage
English Ale
Pinnacle™ Heritage English Ale produces fruity and estery beers with a clean finish allowing malt and hop character to shine.
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Heritage
English Ale
Pinnacle™ Heritage English Ale produces fruity and estery beers with a clean finish allowing malt and hop character to shine.
Attenuation*:
72-78%
Fermentation temperature:
18-22°C (64-72°F)
Fermentation rate*:
Fast
Pitching rate:
50 - 100 g/hL
Flocculation:
Very high
POF character:
Negative
Alcohol tolerance:
9-11% abv
Foam stability:
Excellent
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Crisp Sour
Pinnacle™ Crisp Sour is a unique Lachancea thermotolerans species isolated from nature and selected for its ability to produce lactic acid and its excellent performance in beer production.
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Crisp Sour
Pinnacle™ Crisp Sour is a unique Lachancea thermotolerans species isolated from nature and selected for its ability to produce lactic acid and its excellent performance in beer production.
Attenuation*:
70-82%
Fermentation temperature:
18-30°C (64-88°F)
Flocculation:
Medium
Pitching rate:
50 - 200 g/hL
Fermentation rate:
Medium
Alcohol tolerance:
Up to 6 - 8 % abv (increase pitching rate for higher tolerance)
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Bottle Conditioning
Pinnacle™ Bottle Conditioning has been expertly selected as the premier choice for bottle and cask-conditioned beers.
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Bottle Conditioning
Pinnacle™ Bottle Conditioning has been expertly selected as the premier choice for bottle and cask-conditioned beers.
Alcohol tolerance:
Recommended for conditioning beers with ≤10% starting ABV
Fermentation temperature:
18-30°C (64-88°F)
Flocculation:
Good
Pitching rate:
10-30 g/hL
Fermentation rate:
Medium
Attenuation:
70-82%
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Heritage Cologne Ale
Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale is highly versatile, offering a clean, crisp profile reminiscent of a lager, with subtle fruity notes.
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Heritage Cologne Ale
Pinnacle™ Cologne Ale is highly versatile, offering a clean, crisp profile reminiscent of a lager, with subtle fruity notes.
Attenuation:
76-82%
Fermentation temperature:
16-22°C (60-72°F)
Flocculation:
Medium
Alcohol tolerance:
10% ABV
Pitching rate:
50-100 g/hL
Fermentation rate:
Medium
POF Character:
Negative
Diacetyl reduction:
Medium
Foam Stability:
Excellent
Haze Stability
with Dry Hop:
Moderate
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Juicy IPA
Pinnacle™ Juicy IPA is undeniably a gold standard for IPAs and traditional English Ales. Notorious for its haze-promoting activity in dry-hopped beer styles, it is a go-to strain for hazy and juicy IPAs.
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Juicy IPA
Pinnacle™ Juicy IPA is undeniably a gold standard for IPAs and traditional English Ales. Notorious for its haze-promoting activity in dry-hopped beer styles, it is a go-to strain for hazy and juicy IPAs.
Attenuation:
76-82%
Fermentation temperature:
18-22°C (65-72°F)
Flocculation:
High
Alcohol tolerance:
10% ABV
Pitching rate:
50-100 g/hL
Fermentation rate:
Fast
Haze Stability
with Dry Hop:
Excellent
Foam Stability:
Excellent
POF Character:
Negative
Diacetly Reduction:
Fast
ACTIVE DRY CRAFT BREWING YEAST
Hefeweizen
Pinnacle™ Hefeweizen is a classic pick for brewing traditional German-style wheat beers. This vigorous top-cropping strain imparts distinctive banana and pear aromas, complemented by a well-balanced clove note.
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Hefeweizen
Pinnacle™ Hefeweizen is a classic pick for brewing traditional German-style wheat beers. This vigorous top-cropping strain imparts distinctive banana and pear aromas, complemented by a well-balanced clove note.
Attenuation:
76-82%
Fermentation temperature:
18-22°C (64-72°F)
Flocculation:
Low
Alcohol tolerance:
10% ABV
Pitching rate:
50-100 g/hL
Fermentation rate:
Medium
Foam stability:
Excellent
POF Character:
Positive
Diacetyl Reduction:
Fast
FERMENTATION IMPROVERS
zinc enriched
Pinnacle™ Zinc Enriched Yeast Nutrient for Brewing gives greater consistency in flavour, producing cleaner and more balanced beers.
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zinc enriched
Pinnacle™ Zinc Enriched Yeast Nutrient for Brewing gives greater consistency in flavour, producing cleaner and more balanced beers.
