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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American 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 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 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 V Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-011
Omega Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Omega OYL-011 British Ale V Yeast for Clear, Malt-Forward English Ales Omega Yeast OYL-011 British Ale V is a British ale strain for brewers who wa...
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® 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 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...
View full detailsEast Midlands Ale Yeast | WLP039 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs East Midlands Ale Yeast : WLP039 Craft Authentic British Ales with a Dry Finish White Labs East Midlands Ale Yeast (WLP039) is a British...
View full detailsFlagship Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A07
Imperial YeastBrew Clean and Versatile American Ales Imperial Yeast A07 Flagship, commonly known as "Chico," is a craft brewing standard celebrated for its excep...
View full detailsHornindal Kveik Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP521
White LabsWhite Labs WLP521 Hornindal Kveik Ale Yeast: Explosive Tropical Esters from Norway’s Farmhouse Tradition Discover a Traditional Kveik Strain That F...
View full detailsHouse Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A01
Imperial Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Versatile English Ale Yeast for Balanced Brews Imperial Yeast A01 House is an extremely versatile English ale strain that allows both malt and hop...
View full detailsIndependence Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A15
Imperial YeastElevate Your Hop-Forward Ales with Fruity Esters Imperial Yeast A15 Independence is a robust American ale strain designed to amplify the fruity and...
View full detailsIrish Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-005
Omega YeastOmega OYL-005 Irish Ale Yeast for Malt-Forward Irish and British Styles Omega Yeast OYL-005 Irish Ale is a versatile ale strain for brewers who wan...
View full detailsIrish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1084 Yeast
WyeastIrish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1084 Rich, Malty Character for Authentic Irish Ales and Stouts Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale Yeast is a versatile strain that exce...
View full detailsKveiking Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A44
Imperial YeastBrew Tropical and Robust Ales with High-Temperature Fermentation Imperial Yeast A44 Kveiking is a dynamic blend of three kveik strains, designed fo...
View full detailsLalBrew® New England East Coast Ale Yeast : 11g
Lallemand5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ideal Yeast for Hazy and Juicy East Coast Ales LalBrew® New England is an ale strain selected specifically for its ability to produce a unique frui...
View full detailsLalBrew® Nottingham Yeast 11 g | High Performance Ale Yeast
Lallemand5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ideal Yeast for a Wide Range of Beer Styles LalBrew® Nottingham is an English-style ale yeast renowned for its high performance and versatility. It...
View full detailsLalBrew® Pomona Hybrid IPA Yeast | Lallemand 11g Sachet
LallemandIdeal Yeast for Modern Hoppy Beers LalBrew® Pomona is a hybrid yeast specifically selected for its exceptional flavor and fermentation performance ...
View full detailsLalBrew® Verdant IPA Yeast : 11g Sachet
LallemandLalBrew Verdant IPA is a dry ale strain developed with Verdant Brewing Co. for brewers who want a softer, more expressive fermentation profile in h...
View full detailsLalBrew® Voss Kveik Ale Yeast : 11g Sachet
Lallemand5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Ideal Yeast for Fast-Fermenting Ales LalBrew® Voss Kveik Ale Yeast is a traditional Norwegian strain renowned for its rapid fermentation and versat...
View full detailsLalBrew® Windsor British Ale Yeast : 11g Sachet
LallemandIdeal Yeast for Traditional English Ales LalBrew® Windsor is a true English ale strain that produces a balanced fruity aroma with lower attenuation...
View full detailsLondon Ale III Yeast | Wyeast 1318
Wyeast4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
London Ale III Yeast | Wyeast 1318 Soft, Fruity Profile with Excellent Haze Retention Wyeast 1318 London Ale III Yeast is a versatile English ale s...
View full detailsLondon Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1028 Yeast
Wyeast2.0 / 5.0
1 Review
London Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1028 Classic English Strain with Balanced Malt and Hop Expression Wyeast 1028 London Ale Yeast is a traditional English s...
View full detailsLutra® Kveik Dry Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-071DRY
Omega Yeast5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Omega OYL-071DRY Lutra Kveik Dry Yeast for Clean, Fast Pseudo-Lager and Ale Fermentation Omega Yeast OYL-071DRY Lutra Kveik Dry Yeast brings the cl...
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