• Say Goodbye to Diacetyl: The DKO (Diacetyl Knock Out) technology in Omega's PLUS Series ensures virtually no diacetyl production, letting your malts and hops shine.
• Boost Efficiency and Quality: Expressing the ALDC enzyme, this yeast strain streamlines your brewing process, increasing batch turnaround time and quality.
• Ideal for American Styles: Well - attenuative and moderately flocculating, perfect for pale ales, IPA, cream ales, and other American beer styles.
This "Chico" workhorse now comes with the power of ALDC. Fermented under 66 °F (19 °C), it offers crisp, light citrus notes. With a temp range of 60 - 73 °F, 73 - 80% attenuation, medium - low flocculation, and 11% ABV alcohol tolerance, it's a proven performer. Omega's DKO series maintains the fermentation behaviors of parental strains while preventing diacetyl formation. ALDC in the cell converts alpha - acetolactate to a flavorless compound, stopping diacetyl at the source. Available only in the US due to international regulations on gene - edited organisms.
Use this Omega Yeast OYL - 430 West Coast I DKO PLUS when brewing American - style beers like pale ales, IPAs, and cream ales. It's perfect for homebrewers and professional brewers who want to avoid diacetyl issues and speed up their brewing process. The yeast works well in a temperature range of 60 - 73 °F, has an attenuation of 73 - 80%, medium - low flocculation, and can tolerate up to 11% ABV.
