
Dry Yeasts
These dehydrated cultures are very easy to store and use. We recommend using at least 10 grams per 5 gallons.
Whitelabs pitchable liquid yeast - $5.95 (shipping weight 1/2 lb.)
WHY WAIT TO USE LIQUID YEAST? Each Whitelabs vial contains enough pitchable, high quality brewers yeast (30-50 billion cells), to ferment 5 gallons of beer. There is no additional incubation or waiting time prior to pitching.
The following strains are available year round:
The following strains are seasonal (inquire about availability and characteristics):
Wyeast liquid yeast cultures - $4.49 (shipping weight 1/2 lb.)
These are live cultures that require refrigeration. When using a liquid culture we recommend building a starter culture first. Some degradation may occur in shipping.
3056: Bavarian Wheat: Traditional southern German wheat beer yeast, Attenuation 73-77%
3944: Belgian White Beer Yeast: Rich phenolic character for classic Belgian styles including grand cru, Attenuation 72-76%
1214: Belgian Abbey: Suitable for high-gravity brews - doubles, triples, and barley wines, Attenuation 71-75%
3278: Brettanomyces bruxellensis: Belgian lambic-style yeast with rich earthy odoriferous character and acidic finish, Attenuation 71-75%
1098: British: Dry and crisp, slightly tart, yet balanced, Attenuation 73-75%
1338: European: Full-bodied, complex, finishes very malty, Attenuation 67-71%
1007: German: Ferments dry and crisp. Ferments down to 55° F, Attenuation 73-77%
1084: Irish: Slight residual diacetyl. Great for stouts and porters, Attenuation 71-75%
2565: Kolsch: A hybrid of ale and lager characteristics. Develops excellent maltiness with subdued fruitiness and a crisp finish. Ferments well at moderate temperatures, Attenuation 73-77%
1078: London: Bold, woody, slight diacetyl, Attenuation 73-77%
1728: Scottish Ale: Rich smoky, peaty character ideally suited to Scottish-style ales, smoked beers, and high-gravity ales, Attenuation 69-73%
1968: Special London Ale: Highly flocculant ale yeast with rich malty character and balanced fruitiness. High degree of flocculation makes this an excellent strain for cask-conditioned ales, Attenuation 67-71%
3068: Weihenstephan Wheat: Saccharomyces delbruckii single-strain culture for German wheat beers, Attenuation 73-77%
1272: American Ale II: Fruitier and more flocculent than strain 1056, Attenuation 72-76%
1275: Thames Valley: Rich, complex flavor profile for classic British bitters, Attenuation 72-67%
1318: London Ale III: Traditional London yeast that accentuates malt and hop profile, Attenuation 71-75%
1388: Belgian Strong Ale: Neutral flavor with high alcohol toleration, Attenuation 73-77%
2206: Bavarian: Rich flavor, malty and clean, Attenuation 73-77%
2124: Bohemian: Traditional Saaz yeast from Czechoslovakia. Ferments clean and malty, Attenuation 69-73%
2112: California: Ferments to 62° F while keeping lager characteristics, Attenuation 72-76%
2278: Czech Pils: Classic dry finish with rich maltiness. Good choice for pilsners and bock beers. Sulphur produced during fermentation dissipates with conditioning, Attenuation 70-74%
2042: Danish: Rich, yet crisp and dry. Accentuates hop characteristics, Attenuation 73-77%
2308: Munich: Smooth, soft, and full-bodied, Attenuation 73-77%
2007: Pilsen: Dry, crisp, clean, and light, Attenuation 71-75%
3632: Dry mead: ferments fully with medium to high flocculation, Attenuation 85-95%
3184: Sweet mead: leaves some residual sugar, with medium to high flocculation, Attenuation 65-75%
3134: Sake
3028: Pasteur red