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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Essex 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 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 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 S-04 English Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5 g
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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 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 ...
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 detailsFlemish Ale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP665 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP665 Flemish Ale Yeast Blend: Complex Belgian-Style Sours Produce Deep, Layered Acidity with a Traditional Mixed Culture White Labs WL...
View full detailsForager Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4060 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4060 Forager Ale Yeast: Unleash the Wild, Rustic Character of Nature-Inspired Ales Perfect for Brewing Beers Infused with Botanicals,...
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 detailsFramgarden Kveik Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4051 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4051 Framgarden Kveik Ale Yeast: Brew Bold Nordic Ales with Citrus and Tropical Notes A Unique Vault Strain from Norway, Ideal for Ex...
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 Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP072 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs French Ale Yeast : WLP072 Brew Elegant Ales with a Malt-Forward Balance White Labs French Ale Yeast (WLP072) is a versatile yeast strain...
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 detailsFunktown Pale Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4027 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4027 Funktown Pale Ale Yeast: Bring the Funk to Hoppy Beers Co-Fermented Expression of Fruit, Funk, and Haze White Labs WLP4027 Funkt...
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...
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