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LalBrew BRY-97 substitute: what to use instead

LalBrew BRY-97 (Lallemand)

If you cannot get LalBrew BRY-97, this is the closest replacement and what changes.

Yes. SafAle US-05, or White Labs WLP001, or Wyeast 1056 is a true substitute for LalBrew BRY-97; they share the same strain lineage.
Gauge readout
Attenuation78 to 84 %
Alcohol tolerance13 % ABV
Fermentation temp15 to 22 C (59 to 72 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
LalBrew BRY-97 (Lallemand)
SafAle US-05White Labs WLP001Wyeast 1056

Original strain vs substitute

Out ofLalBrew BRY-97 (Lallemand)
Closest substituteSafAle US-05, or White Labs WLP001, or Wyeast 1056
Original attenuation78 to 84 %
Original alcohol tolerance13 % ABV
Original temperature15 to 22 C (59 to 72 F)

Notes

BRY-97, US-05, WLP001 and Wyeast 1056 are all clean American West Coast ale strains, so any is a genuine substitute for a neutral American ale.

They match on a clean, neutral American profile, but not on flocculation: BRY-97 flocculates high and drops bright fast, while US-05 is powdery. BRY-97 also tolerates 13% alcohol against US-05's 9 to 11%, so for a big West Coast IPA the swap costs you a little clarity and headroom.

What to buy instead

Related

Sources: Brewstock Beer Yeast Comparison Chart (White Labs / Wyeast / Omega / Fermentis / Lallemand cross-reference) ยท Lallemand LalBrew BRY-97 West Coast Ale Technical Data Sheet