Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast vs SafAle US-05: which to use
Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast: Mangrove Jack's · SafAle US-05: FermentisThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation77 to 85 %
Alcohol tolerance10 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 23 C (64 to 73 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast: Mangrove Jack's · SafAle US-05: Fermentis |
|---|---|
| Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast temperature | 18 to 23 C (64 to 73 F) |
| SafAle US-05 temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F) |
| Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast attenuation | 77 to 85 % |
| SafAle US-05 attenuation | 78 to 82 % |
| Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast alcohol tolerance | 10 % ABV |
| SafAle US-05 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| Mangrove Jack's M44 US West Coast flocculation | High (rate 4) |
| SafAle US-05 flocculation | Medium sedimentation |
Notes
Both are clean American West Coast strains, but M44 flocculates high and drops bright while US-05 is powdery, and both stay clean and neutral.
Choose US-05 for its ubiquity and powdery, easily cold-crashed finish.
Choose M44 when you want a clean American beer that drops bright on its own.
The strains in full
Sources: Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature) · Fermentis SafAle US-05 product page