WHC Mango Madness
WHC Lab
"The thermotolerant tropical beast — perfect for Thailand"
Temperature
🔥 35°C
31-37°C (88-99°F)
Attenuation
76-80%
Fermentation
⚡ 2-3 days
ABV Tolerance
Up to 17%
Why This Yeast is Perfect for Thailand
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- ✓ No cooling needed — Works at 35°C ambient!
- ✓ Fast turnaround — Grain to glass in 7 days
- ✓ Energy savings — No glycol chiller required
- ✓ Tropical flavor — Perfect for local palate
🥭 Flavor Profile
Dominant Notes
Secondary Notes
Character
Juicy, punchy, dense, full mouthfeel
🧬 Biotransformation: Thiol & Ester Powerhouse
Thiol Release (IRC7)
HIGHActive IRC7 gene (β-lyase)
- • Explosive Cys-3MH → 3MH → 3MHA conversion
- • Releases intense passionfruit/guava
- • Works best with Cascade, Saaz (mash hop)
Ester Production
MASSIVETemperature-driven ester synthesis
- • Isoamyl acetate (banana/fruit)
- • Ethyl hexanoate (apple/tropical)
- • Higher temp = more tropical punch
Key Insight: Unlike most yeasts where high temp = bad esters, Kveik produces MORE tropical fruit at higher temperatures without fusel alcohols!
🔬 Kveik Heritage
Isolated from traditional Norwegian farmhouse brewing culture:
Origin:
Ebbegarden Kveik (Norway)
↓ Single Colony Isolation
WHC Mango Madness
Thermotolerance Mechanism
- • High Trehalose accumulation
- • Protects proteins from heat damage
- • Evolved from Norwegian farmhouse brewing
Why "Mango Madness"?
- • Selected for guava/mango ester profile
- • Isolated from mixed Kveik culture
- • Consistent tropical fruit character
📋 Best Practices
🚀 Mango Madness Protocol
Temp: 35°C (no control needed!)
Nutrients: MANDATORY - FAN >200ppm
Dry Hop: Can do at 30°C+ (faster extraction)
Diacetyl Rest: Usually not needed
Cold crash: When gravity stable
Total time: Grain to glass ~7 days
⚠️ CRITICAL: Nutrient Requirements
Kveik has VERY HIGH nitrogen demand due to rapid fermentation
- ! Target FAN: >200 ppm
- ! Always add yeast nutrient
- ! Low nutrients = sulfur off-flavors
🌿 Hot Dry Hopping
Unique advantage of thermotolerant yeast:
- • Dry hop at 30°C+ for faster extraction
- • Shorter contact time needed
- • Watch for hop burn if too long
🌿 Recommended Hop Pairings
Tropical Amplifiers
Coconut/cream, passionfruit explosion
Thiol Boosters (Mash Hop)
Unlock bound thiols for guava notes
Citrus Partners
Layer citrus on tropical base
⚖️ Mango Madness vs Pomona
| Parameter | 🥭 Mango Madness | 🍑 Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 31-37°C 🔥 | 18-22°C |
| Speed | 2-3 days ⚡ | 4-6 days |
| Flavor | Mango, Guava, Punch | Peach, Citrus, Complex |
| Best for Thailand? | ✓✓✓ | Needs cooling |
Bottom Line: Choose Mango Madness for tropical explosion, hot climate, fast turnaround. Choose Pomona for premium quality with temperature control.
🎯 Best For
📚 Deep Research archived at ψ/brewing/ingredients/yeast/research/whc-mango-madness-comparison.md
Sources: WHC Lab technical documentation, Thai comparative analysis