And, depending on the wort composition, lots of banana notes. London Ale Yeast Rich minerally profile, bold woody slight diacetyl production. Complex, woody, tart, with strong mineral notes. It produces ales of marvelous complexity and sophistication. This yeast was used for the 1992 B.0.S.S. Challenge 1st place Barleywine, brewed by none other than Brian and Linda North.
Flocculation is low to medium.
The cleanest of the bunch, but mutation-prone. This is Sierra Nevada's yeast. Probably the best available all-around yeast, this strain can be used for anything, without embarrassment. Irish Ale Yeast Slight residual diacetyl is great for stouts. It is clean smooth, soft and full bodied.