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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Pakruojis Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4047 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs WLP4047 Pakruojis Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale Yeast: Vault Strain with Rustic, Spicy Character Unleash Baltic Farmhouse Tradition with This...
View full detailsPremium Bitter Ale Yeast | WLP026 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs Premium Bitter Ale Yeast : WLP026 Craft Authentic English Ales with Distinctive Character White Labs Premium Bitter Ale Yeast (WLP026) h...
View full detailsPub Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A09
Imperial Yeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Brew Classic British Ales with Bright Clarity Imperial Yeast A09 Pub is a quintessential British ale strain, perfect for creating traditional malt-...
View full detailsRhine Kölsch Yeast | White Labs WLP4061 | Vault Strain
White LabsRhine Kölsch Yeast – WLP4061 Vault Strain from White Labs Authentic Kölsch Character with Lager-Like Finish White Labs WLP4061 Rhine Kölsch Yeast i...
View full detailsRingwood Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1187 Yeast
WyeastRingwood Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1187 Distinct English Character with Fruity Esters and Complexity Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale Yeast is a classic English s...
View full detailsSaccharomyces brux-like Trois | White Labs WLP644 Yeast
White LabsSaccharomyces brux-like Trois – WLP644 from White Labs Bright Tropical Fruit and Bold Juiciness from a Unique Sacch Strain Originally believed to b...
View full detailsSaison Blend I Yeast | White Labs WLP4007 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsSaison Blend I Yeast | White Labs WLP4007 – Dry, Spicy, and Expressive Saison Profile Spicy Esters and Citrus Complexity for Farmhouse-Style Ales W...
View full detailsSaison Blend II Yeast | White Labs WLP4021 Yeast
White LabsSaison Blend II – Peppery, Fruity, and Complex Saison Fermentations Perfect for Belgian Saisons with Balanced Ester and Phenol Expression White Lab...
View full detailsSaisonstein® Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-500
Omega YeastOmega OYL-500 Saisonstein Yeast for Dry, Fruity, Reliable Saison Fermentation Omega Yeast OYL-500 Saisonstein is a hybrid saison strain built from ...
View full detailsSan Diego Super Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP090 Yeast
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
White Labs San Diego Super Ale Yeast : WLP090 Achieve Rapid Fermentation with a Clean, Dry Finish White Labs San Diego Super Ale Yeast (WLP090) is ...
View full detailsScottish Ale Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-015
Omega YeastOmega OYL-015 Scottish Ale Yeast for Malt-Forward Scottish and British Beers Omega Yeast OYL-015 Scottish Ale is a versatile ale strain for brewers...
View full detailsScottish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1728 Yeast
Wyeast5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Scottish Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1728 Clean, Malty Fermentation for Authentic Scottish Ales Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale Yeast is a versatile and robust str...
View full detailsSigmund's Voss Kveik Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4045 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Sigmund's Voss Kveik Ale Yeast : WLP4045 Ferment Fast and Clean with Expressive Citrus Character White Labs WLP4045 Sigmund’s Voss Kveik...
View full detailsSimonaitis Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4046
White LabsWhite Labs Simonaitis Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale Yeast : WLP4046 Traditional Baltic Yeast with Citrus and Earthy Complexity White Labs WLP4046 Simona...
View full detailsSouthwold Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP025 Yeast | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs Southwold Ale Yeast : WLP025 | Vault Strain Classic British Flavor with a Dry Finish and Gentle Fruitiness White Labs WLP025 Southwold A...
View full detailsStefon Yeast | Imperial Yeast G01
Imperial YeastCraft Classic German Wheat Beers with Banana and Clove Notes Imperial Yeast G01 Stefon is a traditional German hefeweizen strain that delivers the ...
View full detailsSuper High Gravity Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP099 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Super High Gravity Ale Yeast : WLP099 Achieve Exceptional Alcohol Levels with Robust Fermentation White Labs Super High Gravity Ale Yeas...
View full detailsTartan Ale Yeast | Imperial Yeast A31
Imperial YeastBrew Malt-Forward Beers with a Clean Fermentation Profile Imperial Yeast A31 Tartan is a traditional Scottish ale strain, perfect for crafting malt...
View full detailsThames Valley Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP030 | Vault Strain
White LabsWhite Labs Thames Valley Ale Yeast : WLP030 | Vault Strain Create Classic British Ales with Soft Fruity Esters White Labs WLP030 Thames Valley Ale ...
View full detailsThames Valley Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1275 Yeast
WyeastThames Valley Ale Yeast | Wyeast 1275 Crisp, Balanced English Ale Strain with Subtle Fruity Notes Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley Ale Yeast is a versatil...
View full detailsTriple Double Yeast | Imperial Yeast B48
Imperial YeastCraft Bold Belgian Ales with Balanced Esters Imperial Yeast B48 Triple Double is a high-gravity Belgian strain designed for brewing traditional Tra...
View full detailsTropical IPA Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-200
Omega YeastOmega OYL-200 Tropical IPA Yeast for Juicy, Hop-Driven Hazy IPA Fermentation Omega Yeast OYL-200 Tropical IPA is a modern ale strain selected for b...
View full detailsTropicale Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP077
White LabsWhite Labs Tropicale Yeast Blend : WLP077 Bring Juicy, Tropical Fruit Aromatics to Modern Ales White Labs WLP077 Tropicale Yeast Blend is a juicy, ...
View full detailsVermont Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP4000 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs Vermont Ale Yeast : WLP4000 Produce Juicy, Fruit-Forward Hazy Ales with a Soft Finish White Labs WLP4000 Vermont Ale Yeast is a specialt...
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