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Omega Labs Liquid Home Beer Making Yeast>>Omega OYL-044 Kolsch II Ale Yeast

This Kolsch strain is warmer fermenting than Kolsch I (OYL-017), flocculates much better and clears more quickly, so is a little easier to manage. It is a lager-like ale strain that’s lightly fruity, crisp and clean with a hint of sulfur that disappears with age to leave a clean ale. Accentuates hop flavors.

Omega OYL-044 Kölsch II Ale Yeast is a true top choice for clean, crisp, lightly fruity beers, especially where you want a touch of European character without heavy esters or phenols.

It’s a bit more expressive and softer than some stricter Kölsch strains, but still very clean when fermented cool.

Here are the best beer styles for OYL-044:

Top Styles for OYL-044 (Kölsch II Ale Yeast):

1. Kölsch (Classic)

Made for this! Crisp, subtle fruitiness, slight maltiness, smooth finish — perfect when fermented around 60–65°F.

2. Altbier

Handles low temperatures well; produces the clean, slightly nutty base Altbiers need.

3. Blonde Ale

Soft, clean character; the yeast won’t overpower delicate malts or hops.

4. Cream Ale

Light, easy-drinking, and crisp — this yeast keeps it smooth and just slightly fruity.

5. American Wheat Beer

Clean fermentation with subtle fruit notes supports the wheat character.

6. Pale Lager-style Ales (Pseudo-Lagers)

Cooler fermentation (58–62°F) gets very lager-like results without actual lager yeast or cold conditioning.

⚡ Bonus Traits:

Fermentation Temp: 60–69°F (16–21°C) — cooler = cleaner

Attenuation: 73–77% — good dryness without thinning the body too much

Light fruit esters at warm end, but very clean if kept cool

Smooth, soft finish — not as sharply dry as some lager yeasts

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