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 II Yeast | Wyeast 1272 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 1272 American Ale II Yeast Clean, Soft & Versatile Ale Yeast for American Styles Wyeast 1272 American Ale II is a reliable liquid yeast ...
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 detailsAmerican Wheat Yeast | Wyeast 1010 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 1010 American Wheat Yeast : Clean, Crisp Wheat Beer Fermentation Bright, Refreshing Profile for American Wheat Styles Wyeast 1010 American W...
View full detailsBavarian Wheat Blend Yeast | Wyeast 3056 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 3056 Bavarian Wheat Blend Yeast : Classic German Wheat Beer Profile Balanced Fruity Esters and Clove Phenolics for Authentic Wheat Ales Wyea...
View full detailsBavarian Wheat Yeast | Wyeast 3638 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 3638 Bavarian Wheat Yeast : Classic German Wheat Beer Profile Rich Banana, Clove, and Vanilla Aromatics Wyeast 3638 Bavarian Wheat Yeast pro...
View full detailsBelgian Abbey Style Ale II Yeast | Wyeast 1762 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 1762 Belgian Abbey Style Ale II Yeast Rich, Complex Belgian Character for Dark & Strong Ales Wyeast 1762 Belgian Abbey Style Ale II is a...
View full detailsBelgian Abbey Style Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1214 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey Style Ale Yeast Authentic Belgian Complexity for Abbey-Style Ales Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey Style Ale Yeast is a classic ...
View full detailsBelgian Ardennes Yeast | Wyeast 3522 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes Yeast Spicy, Fruity & Expressive Belgian Ale Fermentation Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes is a classic Belgian ale st...
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 Yeast | Wyeast 3724 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 3724 Belgian Saison Yeast Classic Saison Character with Spicy, Fruity, and Dry Complexity Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison Yeast is a traditional ...
View full detailsBelgian Strong Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1388 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast Clean, Fruity, and Complex — Ideal for Belgian Golden Strong Ales Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast is a ve...
View full detailsBelgian Wheat Yeast | Wyeast 3942-PC (Private Collection)
WyeastWyeast 3942-PC Belgian Wheat Yeast Fruity, Spicy, and Refreshingly Complex — Limited Private Collection Release Wyeast 3942-PC Belgian Wheat Yeast ...
View full detailsBelgian Witbier Yeast | Wyeast 3944 Yeast
WyeastPerfect Belgian Witbier Yeast for Traditional Ales Classic Fruity and Spicy Profile for Authentic Belgian Witbiers Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier Yeas...
View full detailsBritish Ale II Yeast | Wyeast 1335 Yeast
WyeastBritish Ale II Yeast | Wyeast 1335 Yeast Assertive British Yeast with Fast Flocculation and Clean Profile Wyeast 1335 British Ale II Yeast (British...
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 detailsFarmhouse Ale Yeast | Wyeast 3726 Yeast
WyeastFarmhouse Ale Yeast | Wyeast 3726 Rustic Farmhouse Character with Balanced Fruit and Spice Wyeast 3726 Farmhouse Ale Yeast is a traditional Belgian...
View full detailsForbidden Fruit Yeast | Wyeast 3463-PC (Private Collection)
WyeastForbidden Fruit Yeast | Wyeast 3463-PC (Private Collection) Classic Belgian Witbier Strain with Fruity, Phenolic Complexity Wyeast 3463-PC Forbidde...
View full detailsFrench Saison Yeast | Wyeast 3711 Yeast
WyeastFrench Saison Yeast | Wyeast 3711 Highly Attenuative Strain for Dry, Peppery Saisons Wyeast 3711 French Saison Yeast is a versatile farmhouse ale s...
View full detailsGerman Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1007 Yeast
WyeastGerman Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1007 Crisp, Clean Fermentations with Classic German Character Wyeast 1007 German Ale Yeast is a traditional strain from D...
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 detailsKolsch II Yeast | Wyeast 2575-PC (Private Collection)
WyeastKölsch II Yeast | Wyeast 2575-PC (Private Collection) Delicate Balance of Malt, Fruit, and Subtle Esters Wyeast 2575-PC Kölsch II Yeast is a limite...
View full detailsKolsch Yeast | Wyeast 2565 Yeast
WyeastKölsch Yeast | Wyeast 2565 Clean, Crisp Fermentations for Authentic Kölsch-Style Ales Wyeast 2565 Kölsch Yeast is a traditional strain sourced from...
View full detailsLondon Ale III Yeast | Wyeast 1318
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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
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London Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1028 Classic English Strain with Balanced Malt and Hop Expression Wyeast 1028 London Ale Yeast is a traditional English s...
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