Yeast
The influence of beer yeast in
the making of beer is often underrated. It is a very important part
of the process. No part of the beer goes untouched by the yeast.
And every beer yeast differs from another in many qualities. Yeast
ferment at various temperatures, metabolize more or less sugar,
settle out at various rates, and contribute different aromas and
flavors to your beer. Unfortunately beer yeast may also come laden
with bacteria which may impart off flavors to the beer. Yeast comes
in two forms, liquid and dry. The dry yeast is more convenient to
use since it may simply be added to the beer when you make it. It
also stores well so you may keep it around till you need it. Also,
it is usually less expensive. Liquid yeast, however, is usually
purer, comes in more varieties, and gives you finer control over
the flavor of your beer. We definitely prefer the liquid beer yeast.
Liquid
Beer Yeast
Wyeast Liquid Beer Yeast
The yeast comes as an “Activator 125 ml Activator Smack Pack”. Each yeast is good for 5 gallons of beer. The yeast is best if used within 6 months of the manufacture date, and it must be refrigerated. Descriptive brochures of the yeasts are available in the Shop or upon request.
Ales
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1007 German
Ale A true top cropping yeast with low ester formation and a broad temperature range. Fermentation at higher temperatures may produce mild fruitiness. This powdery strain results in yeast that remains in suspension post fermentation. Beers mature rapidly, even when cold fermentation is used. Low or no detectable diacetyl. |
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1010 American Wheat A strong fermenting, true top cropping yeast that produces a dry, slightly tart, crisp beer. Ideal for beers where low ester profile is desirable. |
$6.99 |
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1028 London Ale A rich mineral profile that is bold and crisp with some fruitiness. Often used for higher gravity ales and when a high level of attenuation is desired. |
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1056 American Ale Very clean, crisp flavor characteristics with low fruitiness and mild ester production. A very versatile yeast for styles that desire dominant malt and hop character. This strain makes a wonderful "House" strain. Mild citrus notes develop with cooler 60-66F (15-19C) fermentations. Normally requires filtration for bright beers. |
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1084 Irish Ale This versatile yeast ferments extremely well in dark worts. It is a good choice for most high gravity beers. Beers fermented in the lower temperature range produce a dry, crisp profile with subtle fruitiness. Fruit and complex esters will increase when fermentation temperatures are above 64F (18C). |
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1098 British Ale This yeast allows malt and hop character to dominate the profile. It ferments dry and crisp, producing well-balanced beers with a clean and neutral finish. Ferments well down to 64F (18C). |
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1099 Whitbread Ale A mildly malty and slightly fruity fermentation profile. It is less tart and dry than Wyeast 1098 British Ale. With good flocculation characteristics, this yeast clears well without filtration. Low fermentation temperatures will produce a clean finish with a very low ester profile. |
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1187 Ringwood Ale A top cropping yeast strain with unique fermentation and flavor characteristics. Expect distinct fruit esters with a malty, complex profile. Flocculation is high, and the beer will clear well without filtration. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. This strain can be a slow starter and fermenter. |
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1272 American Ale II With many of the best qualities that brewers look for when brewing American styles of beer, this strain's performance is consistent and it makes great beer. This versatile strain is a very good choice for a "House" strain. Expect a soft, clean profile with hints of nut, and a slightly tart finish. Ferment at warmer temperatures to accentuate hop character with an increased fruitiness. Or, ferment cool for a clean, light citrus character. It attenuates well and is reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration. |
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1275 Thames Valley Ale This strain produces classic British bitters with a rich, complex flavor profile. The yeast has a light malt character, low fruitiness, low esters and is clean and well balanced. |
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1318 London Ale III Originating from a traditional London brewery, this yeast has a wonderful malt and hop profile. It is a true top cropping strain with a fruity, very light and softly balanced palate. This strain will finish slightly sweet. |
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1332 Northwest Ale One of the classic ale strains from a Northwest U.S. Brewery. It produces a malty and mildly fruity ale with good depth and complexity. |
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1335 British Ale II A classic British ale profile with good flocculation and malty flavor characteristics. It will finish crisp, clean and fairly dry. |
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1450 Denny's Favorite 50 This terrific all-round yeast can be used for almost any beer style, and is a mainstay of one of our local homebrewers, Mr. Denny Conn. It is unique in that it produces a big mouthfeel and accentuates the malt, caramel, or fruit character of a beer without being sweet or under-attenuated. |
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1469 West Yorkshire Ale This strain produces ales with a full chewy malt flavor and character, but finishes dry, producing famously balanced beers. Expect moderate nutty and stone-fruit esters. Best used for the production of cask-conditioned bitters, ESB and mild ales. Reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration. |
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1728 Scottish Ale Our Scottish ale strain is ideally suited for the strong, malty ales of Scotland. This strain is very versatile, and is often used as a "House" strain as it ferments neutral and clean. Higher fermentation temperatures will result in an increased ester profile. |
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1968 London ESB Ale A very good cask conditioned ale strain, this extremely flocculant yeast produces distinctly malty beers. Attenuation levels are typically less than most other yeast strains which results in a slightly sweeter finish. Ales produced with this strain tend to be fruity, increasingly so with higher fermentation temperatures of 70-74F (21-23C). A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. Bright beers are easily achieved within days without any filtration. |
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2565 Kolsch This strain is a classic, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the fruity character of an ale, with a clean lager like profile. It produces low or no detectable levels of diacetyl. This yeast may also be used to produce quick-conditioning pseudo-lager beers and ferments well at cold 55-60F (13-16C) range. This powdery strain results in yeast that remain in suspension post fermentation. It requires filtration or additional settling time to produce bright beers. |
$6.99 |
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Lagers
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2000 Budvar The Budvar strain has a nice malty nose with subtle fruit tones and a rich malt profile on the palate. It finishes malty but dry, well balanced and crisp. Hop character comes through in the finish. |
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2001 Urquell With a mild fruit and floral aroma this strain has a very dry and clean palate with a full mouthfeel and nice subtle malt character. It has a very clean and neutral finish. |
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2007 Pilsen Lager Wyeast 2007 is the classic American lager strain. This mild, neutral strain produces beers with a nice malty character and a smooth palate. It ferments dry and crisp with minimal sulfur or diacetyl. Beers from this strain exhibit the characteristics of the most popular lager in America. |
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2035 American Lager A complex and aromatic strain that can be used for a variety of lager beers. This strain is an excellent choice for Classic American Pilsner beers. |
$6.99 |
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2042 Danish Lager This yeast is a good choice for Dortmund-style lagers. It will ferment crisp and dry with a soft, rounded profile that accentuates hop characteristics. |
$6.99 |
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2112 California Lager This strain is particularly well suited for producing California Common-style beers. It retains lager characteristics at temperatures up to 65F (18C) and produces malty, brilliantly clear beers. This strain is not recommended for cold temperature fermentation. |
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2124 Bohemian
Lager This Carlsberg type yeast is the most widely used lager strain in the world. This strain produces a distinct malty profile with some ester character and a crisp finish. A versatile strain, that is great to use with lagers or Pilsners for fermentations in the 45-55F (8-12C) range. It may also be used for Common beer production with fermentations at 65-68F (18-20C). A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. |
$6.99 |
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2206 Bavarian Lager Used by many German breweries to produce rich, full-bodied, malty beers, this strain is a good choice for bocks and doppelbocks. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. |
$6.99 |
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2278 Czech
Pils Originating from the home of great Pilsners in the Czech Republic, this classic strain will finish dry and malty. It is the perfect choice for Bohemian-style Pilsners. Sulfur produced during fermentation can be reduced with warmer fermentation temperatures 58F (14C) and will dissipate with conditioning. |
$6.99 |
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2308 Munich
Lager This is a unique strain, capable of producing fine lagers. It is very smooth, well-rounded and full-bodied. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. |
$6.99 |
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2633 Octoberfest Lager Blend This blend of lager strains is designed to produce a rich, malty, complex and full bodied Octoberfest style beer. It attenuates well while leaving plenty of malt character and mouthfeel. This strain is low in sulfur production. |
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Wheat and Belgian Yeast Strains
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1214 Belgian Ale A widely used and alcohol tolerant Abbey yeast that is suitable for a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a nice ester profile as well as slightly spicy alcohol notes. It can be slow to start; however, it attenuates well. |
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1388 Belgian Strong Ale The classic choice for brewing golden strong ales. This alcohol tolerant strain will produce a complex ester profile balanced nicely with subtle phenolics. Malt flavors and aromas will remain even with a well attenuated dry, tart finish. It may continue to produce CO2 for an extended period after packaging or collection. |
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1762 Belgian Abbey II An excellent yeast strain for use in Belgian dark strong ales. This strain has a relatively "clean profile" which allows a rich malt and distinctive ethanol character to shine. Delicate dried fruit esters can be produced when used at higher fermentation temperatures or in a high gravity wort. |
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3278 Belgian Lambic Blend This blend contains yeast and bacteria cultures important to the production of spontaneously fermented beers of the Lambic region. Specific proportions of a Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in Brussels. Propagation of this culture is not recommended and will result in a change of the proportions of the individual components. This blend will produce a very dry beer due to the super-attenuative nature of the mixed cultures. |
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3463 Forbidden Fruit A widely used strain in the production of Witbier and Grand Cru. This yeast will produce spicy phenolics which are balanced nicely by a complex ester profile. The subtle fruit character and dry tart finish will complement wheat malt, orange peel and spice additions typical of Wits. |
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3522 Belgian Ardennes One of the great and versatile strains for the production of classic Belgian style ales. This strain produces a beautiful balance of delicate fruit esters and subtle spicy notes, with neither one dominating. Unlike many other Belgian style strains, this strain is highly flocculent and results in bright beers. |
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3711 French Saison A very versatile strain that produces Saison or farmhouse style beers as well as other Belgian style beers that are highly aromatic (estery), peppery, spicy and citrusy. This strain enhances the use of spices and aroma hops, and is extremely attenuative but leaves an unexpected silky and rich mouthfeel. This strain can also be used to re-start stuck fermentations or in high gravity beers. |
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3724 Belgian Saison This strain is the classic farmhouse ale yeast. A traditional yeast that is spicy with complex aromatics, including bubble gum. It is very tart and dry on the palate with a mild fruitiness. Expect a crisp, mildly acidic finish that will benefit from elevated fermentation temperatures. This strain is notorious for a rapid and vigorous start to fermentation, only to stick around 1.035 S.G. Fermentation will finish, given time and warm temperatures. Warm fermentation temperatures, at least 90F (32C), or the use of a secondary strain can accelerate attenuation. |
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3763 Roeselare Our blend of lambic cultures produce beer with a complex, earthy profile and a distinctive pie cherry sourness. Aging up to 18 months is required for a full flavor profile and acidity to develop. Specific proportions of a Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in West Flanders. Propagation of this culture is not recommended and will result in a change of the proportions of the individual components. This blend will produce a very dry beer due to the super-attenuative nature of the mixed cultures. |
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3787 Trappist High Gravity A classic strain for brewing Belgian dubbel or Belgian tripel. This Abbey strain produces a nice balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, making it desirable for use in other Belgian style ales as well. A flocculent, true top cropping yeast (additional headspace is recommended), that will work over a broad temperature range. This strain makes a great Belgian style "house" strain. |
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3942 Belgian
Wheat Isolated from a small Belgian brewery, this strain produces beers with moderate esters and minimal phenolics. Apple, bubblegum and plum-like aromas blend nicely with malt and hops. This strain will finish dry with a hint of tartness. |
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3944 Belgian
Witbier This versatile witbier yeast strain can be used in a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a complex flavor profile dominated by spicy phenolics with low to moderate ester production. It is a great strain choice when you want a delicate clove profile not to be overshadowed by esters. It will ferment fairly dry with a slightly tart finish that compliments the use of oats, malted and unmalted wheat. This strain is a true top cropping yeast requiring full fermenter headspace of 33%. |
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3056 Bavarian Wheat Blend This proprietary blend of a top-fermenting neutral ale strain and a Bavarian wheat strain is a great choice when a subtle German style wheat beer is desired. The complex esters and phenolics from the wheat strain are nicely softened and balanced by the neutral ale strain. |
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3068 Weihenstephan Weizen The classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide. This yeast strain produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and clove phenolics. The balance can be manipulated towards ester production through increasing the fermentation temperature, increasing the wort density, and decreasing the pitch rate. Over pitching can result in a near complete loss of banana character. Decreasing the ester level will allow a higher clove character to be perceived. Sulfur is commonly produced, but will dissipate with conditioning. This strain is very powdery and will remain in suspension for an extended amount of time following attenuation. This is true top cropping yeast and requires fermenter headspace of 33%. |
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3333 German
Wheat A highly flocculent German wheat beer strain that is the perfect choice for use in Kristallweizen. This yeast strain produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and clove phenolics similar to the popular Wyeast 3068. However, this strain will sediment rapidly, resulting in bright beer without filtration. The balance can be manipulated towards ester production through increasing fermentation temperature, increasing the wort density, and decreasing the pitch rate. Over pitching can result in a near complete loss of banana character. Sulfur is commonly produced, but will dissipate with conditioning. |
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3638 Bavarian Wheat A complex alternative to the standard German wheat strain profile. This strain produces apple, pear, and plum esters in addition to the dominant banana character. The esters are complemented nicely by clove and subtle vanilla phenolics. The balance can be manipulated towards ester production through increasing fermentation temperature, increasing the wort density, and decreasing the pitch rate. Over pitching can result in a near complete loss of banana character. Decreasing the ester level will allow a higher clove character to be perceived. Sulfur is commonly produced, but will dissipate with conditioning. This strain is very powdery and will remain in suspension for an extended amount of time following attenuation. This is true top cropping yeast and requires fermenter headspace of 33%. |
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Lambic Strains
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5112 Brettanomyces Bruxellensis This strain of wild yeast was isolated from brewery cultures in the Brussels region of Belgium. It produces the classic "sweaty horse blanket" character of indigenous beers such as gueuze, lambics and sour browns and may form a pellicle in bottles or casks. The strain is generally used in conjunction with S. cerevisiae, as well as other wild yeast and lactic bacteria. At least 3-6 months aging is generally required for flavor to fully develop. |
$13.50 |
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5526 Brettanomyces Lambicus This is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers. It produces a pie cherry-like flavor and sourness along with distinct "Brett" character. A pellicle may form in bottles or casks. To produce the classic Belgian character, this strain works best in conjunction with other yeast and lactic bacteria. It generally requires 3-6 months of aging to fully develop flavor characteristics. |
$13.50 |
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5335 Lactobacillus Lactic acid bacteria isolated from a Belgian brewery. This culture produces moderate levels of acidity and is commonly found in many types of beers including gueuze, lambics, sour brown ales and Berliner Weisse. It is always used in conjunction with S.cerevisiae and often with various wild yeast. Use in wort or beer below 10 IBU is recommended due to the culture’s sensitivity to hop compounds. |
$13.50 |
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5733 Pediococcus Lactic acid bacteria used in the production of Belgian style beers where additional acidity is desirable. Often found in gueuze and other Belgian style beer. Acid production will increase with storage time. It may also cause "ropiness" and produce low levels of diacetyl with extended storage time. |
$13.50 |
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Seasonal Private Collection
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2575-PC Kolsch II This authentic Kolsch strain from one of Germany's leading brewing schools has a rich flavor profile which accentuates a soft malt finish. It has low or no detectable diacetyl production and will also ferment well at colder temperatures for fast lager type beers. |
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3191-PC Berliner-Weisse Blend This blend includes a German ale strain with low ester formation and a dry, crisp finish. The Lactobacillus included produces moderate levels of acidity. The unique Brettanomyces strain imparts a critical earthy characteristic that is indicative of a true Berliner Weisse. When this blend is used, expect a slow start to fermentation as the yeast and bacteria in the blend is balanced to allow proper acid production. It generally requires 3-6 months of aging to fully develop flavor characteristics. Use this blend with worts containing extremely low hopping rates. |
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3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale This well balanced strain from northern Belgium will produce moderate levels of both fruity esters and spicy phenols while finishing dry with a hint of malt. 3739-PC is a robust and versatile strain that performs nicely in a broad range of Belgian styles. |
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Rogue Pacman Yeast - Special Order A versatile yeast strain from one of Oregon's leading craft breweries. Pacman is alcohol tolerant, flocculent, attenuates well and will produce beers with little to no diacetyl. Very mild fruit complements a dry, mineral finish making this a fairly neutral strain. Pacman's flavor profile and performance makes it a great choice for use in many different beer styles. |
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Erlenmeyer Flasks
Erlenmeyer flasks work great for making yeast starters. A yeast starter is a "mini-batch" of beer that allows your yeast to multiply before you pitch them into your full batch of wort. Making yeast starters is highly recommended when brewing high gravity ales or when brewing lagers.
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1000 ml Flask |
$11.99 |
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2000 ml Flask |
$18.99 |
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5000 ml Flask |
$29.99 |
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Dry Yeast
Before adding dry yeast to your
beer, it can help to rehydrate it. Soak the yeast in 6 oz. of 95-100 F.
water for 15 minutes. Add it to the wort before ½ hour has
passed. Each package sufficient for a 5 gallon batch.
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NOTTINGHAM
ALE 11 gm. From Lalvin. This yeast has become increasingly
popular. It is used very often by our customers because it
is producing clean tasting beers Recommended |
$4.00 |
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Windsor Ale 11 gm. Moderately attenuative, low flocculation, high ester production. Good for fruity British ales, stouts, or even weizens. |
$4.00 |
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CBC-1 Cask and Bottle Conditioning Ale 11 gm. CBC-1 is a single stain selected from the Lallemand yeast culture collection for refermentation, preferably used with priming sugars such as dextrose. The best thing about CBC-1 is that it does not affect the flavor of the original beer to be refermented. |
$4.00 |
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Belle Saison Ale 11 gm. For the first time in brewing history, the complexity of Saison beer meets the simplicity and reliability of brewing with dry yeast. Belle Saison is the classic Belgian Saison strain, giving brewers the ability to create Saison and "Farmhouse" style ales that offer a host of complex characteristics associated with these intriguing styles. Belle Saison is meant to be fermented at warm temperatures (around 90F/32C) toward developing a unique combination of esters and aromatic characteristics that typify the best of these styles. As with Lallemand's other dry yeast varieties, Belle Saison offers unequaled fermentation performance, allowing you to create award-winning beers time and time again. |
$4.00 |
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Munich Wheat Yeast 11 gm. Medium to high attenuation. Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and the nutritional quality of the wort. Munich is a non flocculent strain. In classic open fermentation vessels, the yeast can be skimmed off the top. Some settling can be promoted by cooling and use of fining agents and isinglass. Aroma is estery to both palate and nose with typical banana notes. Does not display malodours when properly handled. Munich yeast has found widespread use in the production of German Weizen and Hefeweizen. |
$4.00 |
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BRY-97 West Coast Ale 11 gm. BRY-97 has a slightly estery, almost neutral aroma and does not display malodours when properly handled. It is best used at traditional ale temperatures. Quick start vigorous fermentation. Medium to high attenuation. |
$4.00 |
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SafAle S-04 Moderately attenuative, highly flocculent, good for English ales. |
$4.00 |
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SafAle US-05 Standard US ale strain. Low flocculation, moderate attenuation. Good for use in any ale. |
$4.00 |
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SafBrew WB-06 Wheat Yeast Produces typical banana esters and clove phenols associated with wheat beers. |
$4.00 |
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SafBrew S-33 Versatile dry yeast, often used when producing Belgian beers, such as Belgian wheat beers or Trappist beers. |
$4.00 |
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SafBrew T-58 Produces an estery, slightly peppery beer. Excellent choice for high gravity beers. |
$4.00 |
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SafLager S-23 Bottom fermenting yeast that can produce lagers with a hint of fruity estery notes. |
$4.00 |
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SafLager W-34/70 Bottom fermenting yeast from Weihenstephan in Germany. Great choice for all types of lagers. |
$4.00 |
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PASTEUR
CHAMPAGNE 5 gm. Alcohol resistant, high flocculating,
yeast with a vinous character in beer. Useful for strong ales
and high gravity barley wines. Red Star. |
$1.00 |
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LALVIN
K1V-1116 5 gm. Produces clean, light flavored barley
wines or meads |
$1.20 |
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EC-1118 5 gm. Rapid fermentor, ferments dry with
an obvious vinous flavor. |
$1.20 |
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White Labs Liquid Beer Yeast
Pitchable! White
Labs yeast is convenient to use. Each vial contains 30-50 million
cells. All strains are tested for purity. The yeast can be pitched
directly into the wort. No starter is necessary. Activity is seen
in 6 – 15 hours. To use, keep refrigerated until brewing.
Remove from refrigerator and allow to warm to room temperature.
Shake vial, open carefully and pitch into wort between 70-78ºF.
Call for a yeast brochure or ask us for recommendations on a style
of beer your intend to make. Keeps up to a year, though use before
4 months is recommended. Descriptive brochures of the yeast strains
are available in the Shop or by request. $7.99 each
White Labs are sold as special orders only. We place our orders on Monday afternoons around 1 pm and the yeast arrives Friday afternoons. We'll call you when your yeast comes in or if it's a mail order, we'll send out your yeast the following Monday.
If there are strains that you would like to order but do not see here, please call us at 608-257-0099 to place an order. Thanks!
Ale Yeast
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| California
Ale |
$7.99 |
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Irish
Ale |
$7.99 |
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East
Coast Ale |
$7.99 |
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Edinburgh
Ale |
$7.99 |
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| Hefeweizen
Ale |
$7.99 |
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Belgian
Wit Ale |
$7.99 |
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English
Ale |
$7.99 |
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British
Ale |
$7.99 |
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Burton
Ale |
$7.99 |
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German
Ale/Kolsch |
$7.99 |
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American
Hefeweizen Ale |
$7.99 |
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Trappist
Ale |
$7.99 |
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Lager Yeast
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Pilsner |
$7.99 |
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San
Fransisco Lager |
$7.99 |
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German
Lager |
$7.99 |
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Wine Yeast
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Sweet
Mead |
$7.99 |
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Champagne |
$7.99 |
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Oktoberfest/Marzen |
$7.99 |
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Phone: (800) 657-5199 or
Local: (608) 257-0099
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Wine & Hop Shop
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Madison, WI 53711 |
David Mitchell, Owner
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