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Omega Labs Liquid Home Beer Making Yeast>>Omega OYL-050 West Coast Ale IV Yeast

An easy to handle strain, this neutral-tasting, quick-and-good flocculator and highly productive top cropper has excellent attenuation. Any fruity esters are somewhat mild through its higher temperature range, though they do decrease at the lower end. The relatively subtle yeast-contributed flavor cedes pleasantly to hops and malts.

Omega OYL-050 West Coast Ale IV is a classic clean American ale yeast — designed especially for bright, hop-forward beers. It’s a cousin to the famous "Chico" strain (like Wyeast 1056 / US-05 / WLP001), but a little softer and more fruit-friendly while still being crisp and neutral.

Here are the best beer styles for OYL-050:

Top Styles for OYL-050 (West Coast Ale IV):

1. West Coast IPA

Absolutely ideal: crisp, clean, lets piney, citrusy hops dominate.

2. American Pale Ale

Bright and hop-forward without yeast interference; softens sharp bitterness a bit.

3. Double IPA

High alcohol tolerance and clean finish keep big IPAs dry and punchy.

4. Blonde Ale

Clean fermentation with slight fruitiness makes a smooth, refreshing blonde.

5. Amber Ale

Clean enough to let toasty malt flavors come through without muddy esters.

6. Session IPA

Clean, crisp body with bright hops makes a low-ABV IPA still feel lively.

7. American Wheat

Lets wheat character and fruity hops shine without adding clove or banana.

⚡ Bonus Traits:

Fermentation Temp: 60–73°F (16–23°C)

Very high attenuation (~76–82%) → finishes dry

Medium flocculation → good clarity with time or cold crash

Slightly fruitier and softer than pure Chico strains

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