{"product_id":"lalbrew-windsor-ale-yeast","title":"LalBrew Windsor British Ale Yeast – 11g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBest Yeast for Full-Bodied, Fruity British Ales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew Windsor™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true English ale strain, your go-to yeast if you’re brewing something British, malty, and easy-drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a classic top-fermenting ale yeast that produces a balanced fruity aroma with lower attenuation due to an inability to metabolize maltotriose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means it can’t ferment the more complex sugar maltotriose — which makes up about 10–15% of wort — leaving more body and sweetness in the final beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has quickly become a favourite among homebrewers looking to produce session-strength ales that still need character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Beer Styles Is Windsor Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Milds \u0026amp; Bitters\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft esters, smooth finish, easy drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Ales \u0026amp; Irish Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Balanced, toasty, and malty with a hint of fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorters \u0026amp; Sweet Stouts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds depth, sweetness, and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-ABV Ales\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for beers under 4% that still feel full and satisfying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWindsor Yeast Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saccharomyces cerevisiae (top fermenting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–72%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low – will take time to clear without finings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estery – light red apple, pear, subtle fruitiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use LalBrew Windsor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Pitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just sprinkle it directly into your wort. No starter needed. It’ll get to work quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Method: \u003c\/strong\u003e(Making a Yeast Starter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/2 teaspoon of sugar and the contents of the sachet to a glass with about 50ml of warm water. (approx. 20 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the glass with a clean plate and simply leave for 15-20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBefore\u003c\/span\u003e you empty the glass of yeast into your brew we recommend vigorously stirring your wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe more oxygen introduced \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e you put the yeast on will promote a strong healthy fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf LalBrew Windsor isn’t available here are some solid alternatives we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/ale-yeast\/1357-gervin-gv12.html\"\u003eGervin GV12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Similar esters, a touch drier, good all-round English ale yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/mangrove-jack-s-craft-series\/2731-mangrove-jack-s-m15-empire-ale-yeast.html\"\u003eMangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – A low attenuation yeast, that's great for making sweet stouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/lallemand\/3535-lalbrew-nottingham-yeast.html\"\u003eLalBrew® Nottingham\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cleaner, higher attenuation, good for drier English-style ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/mangrove-jack-s-craft-series\/2732-mangrove-jack-s-m36-liberty-bell-ale-yeast-10g.html\"\u003eMangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full-bodied, low-flocculating English ale yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/fermentis\/1360-safale-s04-english-ale-yeast.html\"\u003eSafAle S-04\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fast, compact flocculation, classic British flavour profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs – Windsor Yeast in a Nutshell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Windsor good for low-alcohol beers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It leaves residual sugars, which makes low-ABV beers feel full and flavourful without boosting alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Windsor be used for modern IPAs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. It’s too estery and not attenuative enough for dry, hop-forward styles. Stick to British recipes with a malt focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need finings with Windsor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps. Windsor flocculates low, so a bit of gelatin, isinglass, or time will go a long way in clearing the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hambleton Bard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088591703,"sku":"2315","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5787_31e273bf-43e2-4b92-94b5-25eb924bad05.jpg?v=1769253671","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/lalbrew-windsor-ale-yeast","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}