This strain produces dry, hop-forward beers with minor ester production and this blend is a great flocculator.
Hornindal Kveik Ale WLP521
L
White Labs
High
75-82%
72-98°
Produces an intense tropical flavor and aroma with notes of fresh tangerine, mango, and pineapple, ideal to be used with fruit-forward hops.
Joystick A18
L
Imperial Yeast
Med/High
73-77%
60-70°
This strain is a fast mover and can be used at the low end of the ale fermentation spectrum to keep it clean.
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Melbourne Ale WLP059
L
White Labs
Medium
74-78%
73-73°
A yeast isolated from Australia in the early 1900s, it is a clean fermenting strain well suited for many American and English beer styles.
Muntons Premium Gold
D
Muntons
High
High
57-77°
Clean balanced ale yeast for 100% malt recipies.
Muntons Standard Yeast
D
Muntons
High
High
57-77°
Clean well balanced ale yeast.
Neutral Grain WLP078
L
White Labs
Medium
77-84%
76-85°
Clean, fast fermentation used in high-gravity beers.
Northwest Ale 1332
L
Wyeast
High
67-71%
65-75°
Malty, mildly fruity, good depth and complexity.
Old Newark Ale ECY10
L
East Coast Yeast
High
76-%
60-68°
Good for all styles of American and English ales
Old Sonoma Ale WLP076
L
White Labs
Medium
70-74%
66-70°
Neutral and versatile.
Available May-June
Opshaug Kveik Ale WLP518
L
White Labs
Med/High
69-80%
77-95°
Clean fermenting yeast and has tolerated temperatures up to 95°F (35°C) while finishing fermentation within three to four days. Complex esters balanced with earthy/spicy notes.
French Ale WLP072
L
White Labs
Med/High
68-75%
63-73°
Clean strain that complements malt flavor.
Nice soft fruit character with dry crisp finish.
Wyeast
4267 Summation
Liquid
60-90°F, (15-32 °C)
14%
Produces distinctive intense berry, graham cracker nose. Gives an enhanced creamy texture.
White Labs
WLP740 Merlot Red Wine Yeast
Liquid
60-90 °F (16-32 °C)
18%
Neutral, low fusel alcohol production.
Use additional nutrients for mead making.
Wyeast
4242 Fruity White
Liquid
55-75 °F (13-24 °C)
12-13%
Produces extremely fruity profile, high ester formation, bready aromas with vanilla notes.
Wyeast
4244 Italian Red
Liquid
55-75 °F (13-24 °C)
14%
Rich, very big and bold, well-rounded profile.
Attenuates well while still leaving plenty of malt character and body.
L17 Harvest
L
Imperial Yeast
Medium
70-74%
50-60°
Brewers love this lager yeast strain for its versatility; it will impress you with its ability to produce any lager style you throw at it.
Munich Lager 2308
L
Wyeast
Medium
70-74%
48-56°
Very smooth, well-rounded and full-bodied.
Munich Lager II 2352-PC
L
Wyeast
Medium
72-74%
52-62°
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Strain Comparison Chart
We hear this question a lot: "What's your equivalent to [insert other company’s yeast]?" So we thought it would be nice if there was just one place that had everything.
We put together the following chart so you can see how different types of liquid yeasts compare!
Feel free to download, print out, and put up in your home, brewery, or homebrew shop.
The yeast will leave some sweetness, and will drop bright if left long enough.
SafAle WB-06
D
Fermentis
High
–
64-75°
Produces subtle estery and phenol flavor notes typical of wheat beers.
Whiteout B44
L
Imperial Yeast
Low/Med
72-76%
62-72°
Produces an excellent balance of spicy phenolic character and esters.
This strain can produce sulfur aromas during fermentation, but it cleans up during lagering.
Voyager A05
L
Imperial Yeast
Med/High
68-72%
64-74°
Use Voyager at low temps for nutty flavors in malt forward beers or ramp it up to produce apricot and peach aromas for dry hopped pales and IPAs.
West Coast Ale I (OYL-004)
L
Omega Yeast
Low/Med
73-80%
60-73°
Popularly called “Chico,” West Coast Ale I is a reliable, versatile and popular neutral foundation for displays of malts and hops.
West Coast Ale II (OYL-009)
L
Omega Yeast
Medium
72-76%
60-72°
West Coast Ale II is a consistent, well flocculating, well attenuating and easy clearing neutral strain.
West Coast Ale III (OYL-043)
L
Omega Yeast
Med/High
76-83%
65-68°
Neutral and versatile, this strain is low ester-producing with balanced flavor and aroma.
Low in sulfer.
Oktoberfest/Märzen WLP820
L
White Labs
Medium
65-73%
52-58°
Produces a very malty, bock-like style.
Old Bavarian Lager Yeast WLP920
L
White Labs
Med/High
66-73%
50-55°
Finishes malty with a slight ester profile.
The combination of these strains produces amazing aromas of citrus, peach, and apricot that will accentuate your IPA, pale ale, and any other hop-driven beer.
East Coast Ale (OYL-032)
L
Omega Yeast
Low/Med
70-75%
68-73°
Thought to be the famous Bostonian strain. Extremely good fermenter.
Rich flavor, creamy, fruity profile with nice dry finish and a hint of Riesling sweetness in the aftertaste.
Wyeast
4946 Bold Red/High Alcohol
Liquid
60-85 °F (15–29 °C)
18%
Dominating, strong fermentation characteristics. This strain fully attenuates, leaving the beer with a crisp, dry finish.
B48 Triple Double
L
Imperial Yeast
Medium
74-78%
65-77°
Classic high gravity Belgain strain for Trappist-style ales.
B63 Monastic
L
Imperial Yeast
Low/Med
74-78%
68-78°
Excellent Abbey strain, good choice for all your high gravity Belgian fermentations.
Bastogne Belgian Ale Yeast WLP510
L
White Labs
Medium
74-80%
66-72°
A high gravity, Trappist style ale yeast.
Belgian Abbey 1214
L
Wyeast
Low/Med
74-78%
68-78°
Abbey-style, top-fermenting yeast for high gravity.
Belgian Abbey II 1762
L
Wyeast
Medium
73-77%
65-75°
Slightly fruity with a dry finish.
Belgian Ale A (OYL-024)
L
Omega Yeast
High
72-85%
65-78°
It is brewery friendly, crops easily and has a well-rounded flavor profile with balanced fruitiness and phenolics.
Belgian Ale R (OYL-020)
L
Omega Yeast
Medium
73-82%
65-75°
This has low phenolics for a Belgian strain, with stone fruit and light, floral or rose-like aromas.
Belgian Ale W (OYL-028)
L
Omega Yeast
Medium
74-78%
64-78°
An eruptive top cropper displaying nice fruit and rustic phenolics.
Belgian Dark Ale 3822-PC
L
Wyeast
Medium
74-79%
65-80°
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Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears, and other fruit.