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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Dry Belgian Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4025 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4025 Dry Belgian Ale Yeast: Crisp Fermentations with Belgian Flair Ideal for Saisons, Belgian IPAs, and Dry Golden Ales White Labs WL...
View full detailsDusseldorf Alt Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP036 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP036 Düsseldorf Alt Ale Yeast: Clean Fermentation for German Ale Styles Perfect for Altbier, Kölsch, and Other Cold-Fermented Ales Whi...
View full detailsEast Coast Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP008 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale Yeast : Versatile Strain for Balanced American Ales Craft Clean, Crisp Beers with Subtle Ester Profiles White Labs...
View full detailsEdinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP028 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast : WLP028 Enhance Your Brews with Authentic Scottish Character White Labs Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast (WLP0...
View full detailsEnglish Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP002 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
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White Labs WLP002 English Ale Yeast : Classic Strain for Traditional Ales Craft Authentic English Ales with Rich Malt Character White Labs WLP002 E...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle BE-134 Belgian-Saison Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisClassic Saison Yeast with High Attenuation and Spicy, Fruity Character Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Peppery phenolics and fruity ester...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle BE-256 Belgian Strong Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisHigh-Gravity Belgian Yeast with Spicy, Fruity Esters and Smooth Finishes Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Balanced fruity esters and spicy...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle S-04 English Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
Fermentis5.0 / 5.0
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Fermentis SafAle S-04 is a fast, dependable dry English ale strain for brewers who want strong flocculation, good malt presentation, and a fermenta...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle S-33 Belgian Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisFruity, Estery Belgian Ale Yeast for Abbey-Style and Specialty Ales Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Fruity esters with a soft, round mout...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle T-58 Belgian-Style Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisSpicy, Fruity Belgian Yeast for Complex Abbey and Specialty Ales Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Spicy phenolics and peppery esters with ...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle US-05 American Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5g Sachet
Fermentis5.0 / 5.0
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Fermentis SafAle US-05 is a classic dry American ale strain for brewers who want a clean fermentation profile, dependable attenuation, and the kind...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle WB-06 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
FermentisTraditional Wheat Beer Yeast with Balanced Banana and Clove Esters Key Characteristics: Flavor profile: Fruity banana esters with spicy clove ...
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 detailsFrankenYeast Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP096 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP096 FrankenYeast Blend : Push the Boundaries of Flavor Discover Unique, Evolving Flavors with FrankenYeast White Labs WLP096 FrankenY...
View full detailsFrench Saison Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP590 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast: Bold, Dry & Spicy Saison Character Create Classic French-Style Farmhouse Ales White Labs WLP590 Fren...
View full detailsFrench Saison Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-026
Omega YeastOmega OYL-026 French Saison Yeast for Dry, Highly Attenuative Farmhouse Ales Omega Yeast OYL-026 French Saison is a saison strain for brewers who w...
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 detailsGulo® Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-501
Omega YeastOmega OYL-501 Gulo Ale Yeast for High-Gravity, Hop-Forward, Modern Ale Fermentation Omega Yeast OYL-501 Gulo Ale is a hybrid ale strain built for b...
View full detailsHefeweizen Ale I Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-021
Omega Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Omega OYL-021 Hefeweizen Ale I Yeast for Classic German Wheat Beer Character Omega Yeast OYL-021 Hefeweizen Ale I is a traditional wheat beer strai...
View full detailsHefeweizen Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP300 Yeast
White Labs1.0 / 5.0
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White Labs Hefeweizen Ale Yeast : WLP300 Craft Authentic German Wheat Beers with Distinctive Banana and Clove Notes White Labs Hefeweizen Ale Yeast...
View full detailsHefeweizen IV Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP380 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Hefeweizen IV Ale Yeast : WLP380 Craft Traditional German Wheat Beers with Balanced Phenolics and Esters White Labs Hefeweizen IV Ale Ye...
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 detailsHornindal Kveik Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-091
Omega Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Omega OYL-091 Hornindal Kveik Yeast for Tropical, Fast-Fermenting Ales Omega Yeast OYL-091 Hornindal Kveik is a Norwegian farmhouse strain for brew...
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