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Fermentis SafAle W-68 German wheat beer dry yeast 11.5 g sachet.

Fermentis SafAle W-68 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast - 11.5 g

by Fermentis
$7.49 - $7.49
$7.49
$7.49 - $7.49
$7.49

Fermentis SafAle W-68 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast

Fermentis SafAle W-68 is a dry ale yeast selected for German-style wheat beers. It produces the classic wheat beer mix of banana-like fruity esters and clove-forward phenolics, with enough haze and mouthfeel to suit traditional Weissbier styles.

Use W-68 when you want expressive wheat beer character from a dry yeast format instead of a neutral ale fermentation. It is a strong fit for Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Roggenbier, and other wheat-based beers where fruit, spice, and soft texture are part of the style.

Key Characteristics

  • Brand: Fermentis
  • Strain: SafAle W-68
  • Package Size: 11.5 g sachet
  • Yeast Type: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, POF+
  • Best For: German-style wheat beers, Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Roggenbier, and fruity-spicy wheat ales
  • Flavor Profile: Banana, fruity esters, clove, light pepper, floral wheat-beer aromatics
  • Apparent Attenuation: 78-84%
  • Flocculation / Sedimentation: Medium
  • Recommended Fermentation Range: 64.4-78.8°F (18-26°C)
  • Dosage: 50-80 g/hL, or about 0.07-0.11 oz per gallon

Brewing Notes

W-68 is meant to be expressive. Fermentation temperature, wort composition, pitch rate, and open or closed fermentation choices can all affect the balance of banana ester, clove phenolic, and overall softness. For a classic wheat profile, give the beer enough wheat in the grist, keep oxygen and sanitation tight, and ferment in the recommended range.

Fermentis lists W-68 as an E2U yeast, so it can be direct-pitched into the fermenter or rehydrated before pitching. For most standard-strength 5 gallon wheat beer batches, one 11.5 g sachet falls within the published dosage range. Higher-gravity beers, larger batches, or stressful fermentation conditions may call for more yeast.

Storage

Store dry and away from direct heat. For longer storage after arrival, Fermentis recommends controlled cool storage below 59°F. Once opened, reseal the sachet, keep it refrigerated at 39°F or lower, and use it within 7 days.

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