Best yeast for English mild and brown ale
Mangrove Jack's M15 Empire Ale (Mangrove Jack's)The single best dry strain for English mild and brown ale, and the number that decides it.
Use Mangrove Jack's M15 Empire Ale. For English mild and brown ale it is the strongest match on the numbers that matter.
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Attenuation70 to 75 %
Alcohol tolerance8 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Why this strain
| Style | English mild and brown ale |
|---|---|
| Recommended strain | Mangrove Jack's M15 Empire Ale (Mangrove Jack's) |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 8 % ABV |
Notes
For an English mild or brown ale, Mangrove Jack's M15 Empire Ale suits the style. Its low 70 to 75% attenuation leaves the malt-forward body and gentle sweetness a mild is built on, and it flocculates well for a clean pour.
That low attenuation is the point; for a dry beer this is the wrong strain. Keep it to standard mild strength, because its alcohol tolerance is only 8%.
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Sources: Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature)