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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HotHead® Kveik Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-057
Omega YeastOmega OYL-057 HotHead® Kveik Yeast for Fast, Clean Warm-Fermented Ales Omega Yeast OYL-057 HotHead® Kveik is a Norwegian kveik strain for brewers w...
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 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 | White Labs WLP004 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
White Labs WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast - Authentic Flavor for Traditional Brews Craft Rich, Malty Ales with Authentic Irish Character White Labs WLP004 ...
View full detailsJovaru® Lithuanian Farmhouse Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-033
Omega YeastOmega OYL-033 Jovaru Lithuanian Farmhouse Yeast for Rustic, Expressive Ales Omega Yeast OYL-033 Jovaru Lithuanian Farmhouse is a distinctive farmho...
View full detailsKaiser Yeast | Imperial Yeast G02
Imperial Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Brew Traditional German Ales with Clean Malt Character Imperial Yeast G02 Kaiser is a versatile German ale strain, ideal for brewing classic styles...
View full detailsKolsch II Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-044
Omega YeastOmega OYL-044 Kolsch II Yeast for Crisp, Delicate Kolsch-Style Ales Omega Yeast OYL-044 Kolsch II is a clean, subtle ale strain for brewers who wan...
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 detailsLalBrew® BRY-97 Yeast 11 g | American West Coast Ale
Lallemand5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ideal Yeast for Clean and Crisp American Ales LalBrew® BRY-97 is an American West Coast-style ale yeast selected from the Siebel Institute Culture ...
View full detailsLalBrew® CBC-1 Yeast | Cask and Bottle Conditioning 11g
LallemandIdeal Yeast for Secondary Fermentation LalBrew® CBC-1 is a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain specifically selected for its refermentation properties,...
View full detailsLalBrew® Farmhouse Hybrid Saison Yeast | Lallemand 11g
LallemandIdeal Yeast for Saison and Farmhouse Ales LalBrew® Farmhouse is a non-diastatic hybrid yeast specifically selected for brewing saison-style and far...
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 detailsLallemand Sourvisiae® Sour Ale Yeast : 10g Sachet
LallemandIdeal Yeast for Sour Beer Production Sourvisiae® is a bioengineered ale yeast strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) capable of producing lactic acid du...
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 | White Labs WLP013 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP013 London Ale Yeast - Elevate Your Brews with Oak Ester Character Craft Classic British Ales with Distinctive Oak Ester Notes White ...
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 detailsLondon Fog Ale Yeast® | White Labs WLP066 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
White Labs London Fog Ale Yeast – WLP066 & WLPD066 – Ideal for Hazy & Juicy IPAs Deliver Soft Fruit Esters and Smooth Mouthfeel in Hop-Forw...
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...
View full detailsLutra® Kveik Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-071
Omega YeastOmega OYL-071 Lutra® Kveik Yeast for Clean Pseudo-Lagers and Fast Ales Omega Yeast OYL-071 Lutra® Kveik is a Norwegian kveik strain for brewers who...
View full detailsMangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale Yeast – 10g Sachet
Mangrove JackClassic British Ale Character with Strong Malt Expression Mangrove Jack’s M15 Empire Ale Yeast is a versatile top-fermenting yeast that delivers th...
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