Ale Yeasts
Ale Yeast for Clean, Malty, Hoppy, Belgian, and Expressive Beers
Ale yeast is used for top-fermented beer styles including pale ale, IPA, stout, porter, brown ale, wheat beer, saison, Belgian ale, English bitter, and many mixed-style recipes. This collection includes dry and liquid ale strains for clean fermentation, fruit-forward esters, spicy phenolics, high attenuation, haze support, malt balance, and specialty flavor profiles.
Choose ale yeast by fermentation temperature, attenuation, flocculation, alcohol tolerance, and flavor. A clean American ale strain is a good fit for hop-forward beers. English strains can add malt depth and fruitier esters. Belgian and saison strains can bring peppery phenolics and higher attenuation. Kveik strains can work well when speed or warmer fermentation is part of the plan.
How to Choose Ale Yeast
- Clean ales and IPAs: look for neutral strains that let hops and malt stay in front.
- English and malt-forward beers: choose strains with the ester profile and flocculation that fit the style.
- Belgian and saison beers: check phenolic character, attenuation, and temperature range before pitching.
- Warm or fast fermentations: compare kveik and other heat-tolerant strains when temperature control is limited.
Shipping and Fermentation Support
Liquid yeast is temperature-sensitive, so use appropriate yeast shipping protection when shipping in warm weather. For healthier fermentation, browse yeast nutrients, starter supplies, and the yeast shipping guide.
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Abbey IV Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP540 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP540 Abbey IV Ale Yeast for Complex Belgian Abbey and Strong Ales White Labs WLP540 Abbey IV Ale Yeast is a Belgian monastery-style st...
View full detailsAmerican Ale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP060 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs American Ale Yeast Blend : WLP060 Achieve a Clean, Crisp Fermentation with Enhanced Hop Character White Labs American Ale Yeast Blend (W...
View full detailsAmerican Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1056
WyeastAmerican Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1056 Neutral, Versatile Yeast for Clean American Ales Wyeast 1056 American Ale Yeast is the classic “Chico” strain, ren...
View full detailsAntwerp Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP515 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsClean & Lager-Like Belgian Ale Yeast from Antwerp White Labs WLP515 Antwerp Ale Yeast delivers a smooth, almost lager-like fermentation while p...
View full detailsBarbarian Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A04
Imperial YeastElevate Your IPAs with Rich Stone Fruit Esters Imperial Yeast A04 Barbarian, commonly referred to as the "Conan" strain, is renowned for producing ...
View full detailsBavarian Weizen Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP351 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs Bavarian Weizen Ale Yeast - WLP351 Craft Authentic German Wheat Beers with Spicy Phenolic Overtones White Labs Bavarian Weizen Ale Yeast...
View full detailsBelgian Ale W Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-028
Omega YeastOmega OYL-028 Belgian Ale W Yeast for Bold, Dry, Expressive Belgian Ales Omega Yeast OYL-028 Belgian Ale W is a characterful Belgian strain for bre...
View full detailsBelgian High Gravity Yeast | Wyeast 3787 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 3787 Belgian High Gravity Yeast Robust, Complex & Reliable Yeast for High-Gravity Belgian Ales Wyeast 3787 Belgian High Gravity Yeast is...
View full detailsBelgian Saison II Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-042
Omega YeastOmega OYL-042 Belgian Saison II Yeast for Dry, Expressive Farmhouse Ales Omega Yeast OYL-042 Belgian Saison II is a saison strain for brewers who w...
View full detailsBelgian Strong Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP545 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast for Rich, High-Gravity Belgian Ales White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast is a liquid Belgian strai...
View full detailsBelgian Wit II Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP410 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP410 Belgian Wit Ale Yeast : Unique Strain for Authentic Witbiers Craft Crisp and Refreshing Belgian-Style Witbiers White Labs WLP410 ...
View full detailsBelgian-Style Ale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP575 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP575 Belgian‑Style Ale Blend: Versatile Belgian Character in a Single Pitch Craft Fruity, Spicy, and Complex Belgian-Inspired Ales Whi...
View full detailsBritish Ale I Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-006
Omega YeastOmega OYL-006 British Ale I Yeast for Classic English Ale Character Omega Yeast OYL-006 British Ale I is a traditional British ale strain for brewe...
View full detailsBritish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1098 Yeast
WyeastBritish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1098 Yeast Clean, Dry Fermentation for English-Style Beers Wyeast 1098 British Ale Yeast is a classic top-fermenting str...
View full detailsBurlington Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP095 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Burlington Ale Yeast : WLP095 Craft New England-Style IPAs with Distinctive Ester Profiles White Labs Burlington Ale Yeast (WLP095) is t...
View full detailsBurton Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP023 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
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White Labs Burton Ale Yeast - WLP023 Infuse Your Brews with Classic English Character White Labs Burton Ale Yeast (WLP023) originates from the reno...
View full detailsCalifornia Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP001 & WLPD001
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
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White Labs California Ale Yeast - WLP001 & WLPD001 The Gold Standard for Clean Fermentation White Labs California Ale Yeast is available in b...
View full detailsCalifornia V Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP051
White LabsWhite Labs WLP051 California Ale V Yeast : Smooth & Balanced Ale Fermentation Clean Fermentation with Subtle Fruitiness White Labs WLP051 Calif...
View full detailsCapri Yeast | Imperial Yeast I22
Imperial YeastElevate Your IPAs with Juicy, Tropical Flavors Imperial Yeast I22 Capri is an experimental Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain, created through hybridi...
View full detailsCellarScience® CALI Dry Yeast | 15 grams
CellarScienceCellarScience® CALI Dry Yeast is a clean American ale yeast in a 15 g dry sachet. It is the dependable choice when you want fermentation to stay ou...
View full detailsCellarScience® Monk Ale Dry Yeast | 12 grams
CellarScienceBring the rich, complex flavors of Belgian ales to your brew with Cellar Science's Monk Dry Yeast. This premium yeast strain is perfect for creatin...
View full detailsCellarScience® Nectar Ale Dry Yeast | 12 grams
CellarScienceCellarScience Nectar Ale Dry Yeast | 12 grams Fruit-Forward Dry Yeast for Hazy IPAs and Juicy Ales CellarScience Nectar is a UK-origin dry ale yeas...
View full detailsCream Ale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP080 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
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White Labs Cream Ale Yeast Blend : WLP080 Craft Classic Cream Ales with a Balanced Fermentation Profile White Labs Cream Ale Yeast Blend (WLP080) i...
View full detailsDarkness Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A10
Imperial YeastEnhance Your Dark Beers with Robust Character Imperial Yeast A10 Darkness is a top choice for brewing rich, dark ales. Its high alcohol tolerance m...
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