DistilaMax MW yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Lallemand (dry distilling yeast)The published Lallemand data for DistilaMax MW, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
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Attenuationferments maltose, maltotriose and malted-barley sugars
Alcohol tolerance15 % v/v
Fermentation temp25 to 33 C (77 to 91 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Lallemand (dry distilling yeast) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, selected for malt whisky |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 to 33 C (77 to 91 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | ferments maltose, maltotriose and malted-barley sugars |
| Alcohol tolerance | 15 % v/v |
| Flocculation | settles for a clean draw |
Notes
Recommended for Malt whisky wash, Scotch-style whisky, grain whisky, high-gravity wash.
Character: Robust and consistent; enhances complexity and fruity character in the new-make spirit.
A dedicated malt whisky distilling strain that ferments the full sugar spectrum of a malted-barley mash and holds up to 15% alcohol by volume, so it takes a wash to strength cleanly before distillation. Unlike a beer yeast, it is selected for the fruity congener profile a whisky wants rather than a finished beer flavour. It is a distilling yeast, not a brewing one; use it for a wash headed for the still.