LalBrew Nottingham High-Performance Ale Yeast – 11g

Best Yeast for Clean Ales, Crisp Ciders & Hybrid Styles

LalBrew Nottingham™ is a high-performance English-style ale yeast known for its versatility and clean, neutral fermentation.

Selected from the Lallemand Yeast Culture Collection, it offers high attenuation, strong alcohol tolerance, and excellent flocculation.

This strain is diastaticus- and POF-negative, so it won't produce unwanted spice or phenolics.

It also expresses moderate ?-glucosidase and ?-lyase activity, contributing to subtle hop biotransformation in dry-hopped beers.

Its broad fermentation range means it works well in a wide variety of styles — including hybrid ferments like pseudo-lagers or cider.

Nottingham Yeast Characteristics

• Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (top fermenting)
• Attenuation: 78–84%
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 14% ABV
• Fermentation Temp: 10–25°C
• Flocculation: High (clears quickly and drops bright)
• Aroma: Slightly fruity, neutral

How to Use LalBrew Nottingham

Dry Pitching: Just sprinkle it directly into your wort. No starter needed. It’ll get to work quickly.

Advanced Method: (Making a Yeast Starter)

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and the contents of the sachet to a glass with about 50ml of warm water. (approx. 20 °C)
• Cover the glass with a clean plate and simply leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Before you empty the glass of yeast into your brew we recommend vigorously stirring your wort.
• The more oxygen introduced before you put the yeast on will promote a strong healthy fermentation.

Substitute Yeasts

If Nottingham is unavailable, here are some solid alternatives:

• SafAle S-04 – Slightly fruitier, lower attenuation
• Mangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell – Clean and malty with moderate esters
• Gervin GV12 – Traditional UK strain, solid for bitters and porters

FAQs – Nottingham Yeast in a Nutshell

Can I use Nottingham for cider?
Yes — it’s highly attenuative and leaves a crisp, dry finish. Add nutrient when fermenting fresh juice or low-nutrient kits.

Is Nottingham suitable for lager-style beers?
It performs very well at cooler temps (10–14°C), making it a great option for pseudo-lagers or Kšlsch-style beers.

Does it strip flavour?
No — it’s neutral, but not bland. Nottingham lets hops, malt, and adjuncts shine through without adding clove or banana notes.