IYA18 Joystick - Imperial Organic Yeast

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IYA18 Joystick - Imperial Organic Yeast

IYA18

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Item #	IYA18
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Availability	California - In Stock Pennsylvania - In Stock
Weight	0.37 LBS

Description

A18 Joystick moves fast, but you can use this strain at the low end of the ale fermentation spectrum to keep things clean. A solid option for big, high alcohol, malty beers. It will also preform very well in a hoppy double IPA.

Temp: 60-70°F,16-21°C
Flocculation: Med-High
Attenuation: 73-77%
Cell Count: 200 Billion

White Labs Equivalent: N/A

Wyeast Equivalent: Pacman Yeast – WY1764

Usage Instructions:

Store refrigerated until ready to pitch
Shake and kneed pouch to homogenize slurry
Sanitize the sealed pouch
Open and pitch entire contents into well-aerated wort

Please Note: For best results we Always recommend ordering an Ice Pack with your liquid yeast. Ice Packs can be found below in the "You might Also Need" section.

Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

Item #	IYA18
Shipping	Eligible for Free Shipping Program
Availability	California - In Stock Pennsylvania - In Stock
Weight	0.37 LBS

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Why did you choose this?

MoreFlavor Store

need it to make the wort happy.

James M on Mar 7, 2022

Just picking away for supplies

Keith T on Nov 11, 2021

Its organic, we need more organic options!

star w on Oct 7, 2020

I need yeast, my LHBS is out of business

Michael Brierley on May 1, 2020

clone recipe called for it.

mfricovsky on Feb 7, 2020

Preferred yeast strain for my recipe

Rey C on Sep 17, 2019

200 Billion cells

R Harris on Dec 8, 2018

used this before with IPA, great liquid yeast

Iain B on Jun 2, 2018

Because it has 200 bil cells instead of the the 100 bil that most others have

lourin h on May 15, 2018

need it to make the wort happy.

James M on Mar 7, 2022

For making an American Barleywine

Joel F. on Feb 12, 2022

Just picking away for supplies

Keith T on Nov 11, 2021

Only liquid offered with this kit

Jeff on May 4, 2021

Its organic, we need more organic options!

star w on Oct 7, 2020

best

Erik B on Jul 10, 2020

I need yeast, my LHBS is out of business

Michael Brierley on May 1, 2020

trying new recipe

Rodolfo D on Mar 26, 2020

clone recipe called for it.

mfricovsky on Feb 7, 2020

Works great for high ABV beers

Mitchel tritt on Nov 4, 2019

Preferred yeast strain for my recipe

Rey C on Sep 17, 2019

recommended by a friend

Craig flewell on Apr 13, 2019

200 Billion cells

R Harris on Dec 8, 2018

amazing yeast

Stephen on Aug 1, 2018

used this before with IPA, great liquid yeast

Iain B on Jun 2, 2018

Heard it's like Chico, but chomps away

G Scott S on May 18, 2018

Because it has 200 bil cells instead of the the 100 bil that most others have

lourin h on May 15, 2018

For making an American Barleywine

Joel F. on Feb 12, 2022

Only liquid offered with this kit

Jeff on May 4, 2021

best

Erik B on Jul 10, 2020

trying new recipe

Rodolfo D on Mar 26, 2020

Works great for high ABV beers

Mitchel tritt on Nov 4, 2019

recommended by a friend

Craig flewell on Apr 13, 2019

amazing yeast

Stephen on Aug 1, 2018

Heard it's like Chico, but chomps away

G Scott S on May 18, 2018

Reviews

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3.8 / 5.0

6 Reviews

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1 Star

Rated 5 out of 5

This yeast is very active and gives a vigorous ferment. I made a starter and waited 24 hours till it was really going. Then I split it and stepped it up to pitch in two separate 10 gallon batches. First batch took off in about 4 hours. The second batch took off in about 8 hours. After 4 days the kreusen is already dropping so I think the primary is just about done. Can’t wait to taste the finished beers!!

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February 23, 2022

Terrence G

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7 months ago

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Rated 2 out of 5

Not good

I am very disappointed with this yeast.

While it works fast and seems to clean up pretty well (e.g., no perceptible diacetyl and decent clarity), the flavor just isn’t enjoyable - almost a strange sweetness that I do not get from other yeasts. Additionally, hop aromas are lacking.

Perhaps it’s fine for really big beers, but it doesn’t yield good results for 6%-7% ABV ales.

Imperial has some great strains, but this one isn’t one of them.

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January 28, 2021

A C

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1 year ago

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Rated 5 out of 5

Good & Fresh

Got the yeast two weeks after production date. Worked like a champ! Will buy again.

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February 13, 2020

Alexandra O

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over 2 years ago

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Rated 2 out of 5

Quality control issues, not the same or as good as last years.

Last year it was better, this year (2018/19) it has changed and not for the better. Its less flocculant and stays in suspension much longer, and poor dry hop interaction (pulls out less aroma and flavors). I stepped up 2 packs using 3 liters of 1.040 fresh wort oxygenated and placed on a stir plate for 3 days.
I would not recommend it this yeast, I like the strain a lot, just not from Imperial!

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February 16, 2019

R Harris

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over 4 years ago

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Response from MoreFlavor

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate the honesty and value great feedback like this as it helps us improve our products. Cheers!

February 18, 2019

Tyler W Staff

Rated 4 out of 5

Did the job

It’s ok. Used this in a 8% alcohol beer had trouble finishing the batch. The beer is good from the sample tube, a little sweeter than intended.

I bought two pouches. The second I’m going to try in a lower abv beer. See how that goes.

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November 13, 2018

Todd

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over 3 years ago

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Rated 5 out of 5

Joystick power

This yeast is excellent in pale ale beers especially when blended with hops and fruit!

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April 1, 2018

Valued C

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over 4 years ago

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