Distillers' yeast
ALCOMAT
Scotch Whisky Distillers Yeast
This selected strain can ferment more complex grain sugars and supports the formation of compounds that contribute to aroma development during later cask maturation. Intended for mashes used to make Scotch-style and single malt whisky.
At a glance
Key characteristics
- Application: Scotch-style whisky and single malt
- Dosage: 10 g per 25–30 L
- Properties: Ferments complex sugars; profile suited to cask maturation
Application and action
Yeast for Scotch and single malt whisky
This selected strain can ferment more complex grain sugars and supports the formation of compounds that contribute to aroma development during later cask maturation. Intended for mashes used to make Scotch-style and single malt whisky.
Key information
Product specifications
- Brand
- ALCOMAT
- Type
- Active dry yeast for distillation mashes
- Application
- Scotch-style whisky and single malt
- Dosage
- 10 g per 25–30 L
- Properties
- Ferments complex sugars; profile suited to cask maturation
- Composition
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae; emulsifier E491 (sorbitan monostearate)
- Product number
- 214232
Refer to the current product packaging for the binding dosage, application and safety information.
Rehydrate
Sprinkle the yeast into ten times its weight of water at 25–35 °C, leave for 20 minutes and stir gently.
Acclimatise
Gradually add mash and equalise temperatures; the difference must not exceed 5 °C. Then stir into the full mash.
Direct addition
Alternatively, stir the contents directly into mash at 20–30 °C.
Storage
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry place, preferably refrigerated where appropriate. Check the best-before date and batch number on the pack. Not intended for direct consumption.
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