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 Farmhouse Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP670 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsFarmhouse & Saison Complexity in a Single Pitch WLP670 American Farmhouse Ale Blend is a next-generation liquid yeast combining a clean America...
View full detailsAppalachian Tart | White Labs WLP631 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsFast, Fruity Sour with One Easy Pitch WLP631 Appalachian Tart is a specialty White Labs blend of farmhouse Kveik yeast and Lactobacillus, designed ...
View full detailsAustralian Ale Yeast | WLP009 | Vault Strain
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White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale Yeast - Limited Release Vault Strain Craft Clean, Malty Beers with Pleasant Ester Profiles White Labs WLP009 Austr...
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 detailsBastogne Belgian Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP510 Yeast
White LabsHigh‑Gravity Belgian Ale Yeast with Clean, Slightly Tangy Finish White Labs WLP510 Bastogne Belgian Ale Yeast is a premium liquid yeast strain sour...
View full detailsBedford British Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP006 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast - Limited Release Vault Strain Craft Distinctive English Ales with a Unique Ester Profile White Labs WL...
View full detailsBelgian Saison II Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP566
White LabsCraft Dry and Complex Belgian Saisons with WLP566 White Labs WLP566 Belgian Saison II Ale Yeast is a highly expressive yeast strain, perfect for br...
View full detailsBelgian Saison III Ale Yeast | WLP585| Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP585 Belgian Saison III Yeast: Fruity & Peppery Farmhouse Character Craft Clean and Complex Saisons with Balanced Ester and Phenol...
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 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 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® English Ale Dry Yeast | 12 grams
CellarScienceBrew classic English ales with Cellar Science's English Dry Yeast, a premium yeast strain that brings out the best in your malty, full-bodied bre...
View full detailsCellarScience® Saison Ale Dry Yeast | 12 grams
CellarScienceBrew authentic and complex Saison ales with Cellar Science's Saison Dry Yeast. This yeast strain is specifically designed to deliver the distinctiv...
View full detailsDark Belgian Cask Yeast | White Labs WLP4653 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast: Bold Character for Dark Belgian Ales Spicy Phenolics and Rich Dark Fruit Esters from a Rare Belgian Sou...
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 detailsDry Hop Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A24
Imperial YeastAmplify Hop Aromas with a Unique Yeast Blend Imperial Yeast A24 Dry Hop is a distinctive blend of two popular strains: A20 Citrus and A04 B...
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 detailsEnglish Ale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP085 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsCraft Traditional English Ales with Enhanced Complexity White Labs WLP085 English Ale Yeast Blend is a unique combination of British ale yeast stra...
View full detailsEssex Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP022 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs Essex Ale Yeast - WLP022 Elevate Your British-Style Brews White Labs Essex Ale Yeast (WLP022) is a flavorful British-style yeast that im...
View full detailsEuropean Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP011 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsCraft Smooth European Ales with Balanced Malt and Subtle Fruit White Labs WLP011 European Ale Yeast is a specialty Vault strain known for its abili...
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 detailsFermentis SafAle K-97 German Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisClean German Ale Yeast with Light Fruity Notes and Excellent Clarity Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Delicate esters with clean malt char...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle™ BW-20 Belgian-Style White Beer Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisFermentis SafAle™ BW-20 is a specialty dry yeast designed for Belgian-style white beers (Witbier), offering a balanced profile with neutral fruity ...
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