SafAle S-04 vs Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale: which to use
SafAle S-04: Fermentis · Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale: Mangrove Jack'sThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation74 to 82 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp12 to 25 C (54 to 77 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | SafAle S-04: Fermentis · Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale: Mangrove Jack's |
|---|---|
| SafAle S-04 temperature | 12 to 25 C (54 to 77 F) |
| Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale temperature | 18 to 23 C (64 to 73 F) |
| SafAle S-04 attenuation | 74 to 82 % |
| Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale attenuation | 74 to 78 % |
| SafAle S-04 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| SafAle S-04 flocculation | High, fast sedimentation |
| Mangrove Jack's M36 Liberty Bell Ale flocculation | High (rate 4) |
Notes
S-04 is a fruity, hard-flocculating Whitbread English strain; M36 Liberty Bell is a more balanced house strain that suits both English and American pales.
Choose S-04 for a distinctly English, fast-dropping cask ale with more fruit.
Choose M36 for a versatile everyday pale where you want a cleaner, more balanced base.
The strains in full
Sources: Fermentis SafAle S-04 product page · SafAle S-04 attenuation, temperature and equivalents reference · Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature)