- Specially formulated for Scotch‑style whisky fermentation, excelling at metabolizing complex sugars like maltotriose for deeper grain character
- Delivers a soft, full mouthfeel and complex, fruity esters making it ideal for single malt and other refined grain spirits
- Recommended for Scotch-Style Single Malt Whisky, Bourbon, and Grain-Based Distillates with Complex Esters
- Ferment between 72-90°F
Angel Yeast AM‑1 is specially formulated for Scotch‑style whisky fermentation, excelling at metabolizing complex sugars like maltotriose for deeper grain character. It delivers a soft, full mouthfeel and complex, fruity esters making it ideal for single malt and other refined grain spirits.
- Fast fermentation with strong maltotriose assimilation and high wort utilization rate
- Soft taste profile enriched with fruity esters
- Robust performance in whisky washes, including Scotch and bourbon-style grains
- Fermentation temperature range: 22–32 °C (72–90 °F)
- Alcohol tolerance up to ~15% v/v
- Living yeast cells ≥ 10 billion cfu/g; moisture ≤ 7%; apparent fermentation > 90%
Fermentation Range
72–90 °F (22–32 °C)
Usage Rate
0.5–1.0 g per liter (0.5–1.0 kg per 1000 kg) of wash/mash
Instructions
Rehydrate in 5–10× its weight in lukewarm water or low-strength wort at 22–30 °C for ~7–15 minutes. Gently stir and let rest 10–15 minutes before pitching into the fermenter
Applications
Scotch-Style Single Malt Whisky • Bourbon • Grain-Based Distillates with Complex Esters