DIPA Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-052
Omega OYL-052 DIPA Ale Yeast for Hop-Forward Double IPA Brewing
Omega Yeast OYL-052 DIPA Ale is a high-gravity ale strain for brewers who want clean fermentation, good attenuation, and a profile that keeps hop character in focus even in bigger IPA recipes. It is a strong choice for double IPA, imperial IPA, and other hop-forward ales where dryness, drinkability, and fermentation control matter.
Based on Omega's published guidance and current retailer technical references, this strain typically delivers 72% to 80% attenuation, low to medium flocculation, up to 11% ABV tolerance, and a recommended fermentation range of 65 to 72°F. It is also listed as non-phenolic, non-diastatic, and STA1 negative, making it a useful option when you want bold hop expression without farmhouse-style fermentation character.
What Omega OYL-052 Contributes to Beer
- Hop-friendly fermentation profile: Clean performance helps citrus, resin, tropical fruit, and dank hop notes stay in front
- Good attenuation for bigger ales: Helps double IPAs finish firm and drinkable instead of heavy
- High-gravity suitability: Useful for stronger ales that need dependable fermentation performance
- Balanced ester contribution: Allows some ale character without blurring hop definition
Omega OYL-052 Specifications
- Attenuation: 72% to 80%
- Flocculation: Low to Medium
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 11% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 65 to 72°F (18 to 22°C)
- Phenolic: No
- Diastatic: No
- STA1: Negative
Best Styles for OYL-052 DIPA Ale
- Double IPA
- Imperial IPA
- High-gravity Pale Ale
- Strong hop-forward ales
- Other clean, assertively hopped ales
Why Brewers Choose OYL-052
This strain is a strong fit when a recipe needs fermentation reliability without muting hop intensity. It helps brewers build bigger IPA-style beers that finish clean enough to stay crisp, expressive, and highly drinkable despite elevated gravity.
For brewers looking for a yeast tailored to strong, hop-driven ales, OYL-052 is a practical option.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. Once in transit, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on season, route, and transit time.
Expedited shipping, insulated mailers, and ice packs can materially reduce risk for liquid yeast during warm-weather transit. Dry yeast is generally much less risky to ship than liquid yeast.
Related Yeast and Brewing Resources
Browse our full Omega Yeast collection for more ale and specialty strains. You can also review our yeast shipping best practices page before ordering liquid yeast in warmer weather.
If you want a high-gravity ale strain that supports bold hop expression and a cleaner double IPA finish, Omega OYL-052 is a strong choice.