Wyeast Laboratories, founded in 1986, is a leader in developing high-quality liquid yeast strains for brewing, winemaking, cider making, and distilling. Known for their Activator™ Smack Packs, which provide a convenient, ready-to-pitch option for brewers, Wyeast delivers consistently fresh and viable yeast cultures for optimal fermentations. Their yeast is carefully cultivated and packaged to support both homebrewers and professional breweries in achieving the best results possible.
Wyeast offers a wide range of yeast strains suited to every brewing style, from lagers and IPAs to saisons, stouts, and Belgians. Popular strains like Wyeast 1056 American Ale are prized for clean, well-balanced fermentations, while their Wyeast 1968 London ESB is ideal for malty British-style ales. Their collection also includes specialty strains designed for sours and mixed fermentations, helping brewers craft complex, innovative beers.
Beyond beer, Wyeast offers a range of strains for making wine, cider, and distilled spirits, allowing for controlled, precise fermentations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, Wyeast’s innovative packaging and diverse yeast options provide reliable results for every fermentation project.
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A strong fermenting, true top cropping yeast that produces a dry, slightly tart, crisp beer. Ideal for beers where low ester profile is desirable.
This strain is the classic farmhouse ale yeast. A traditional yeast that is spicy with complex aromatics, including bubble gum. It is very tart and...
View full detailsThe classic choice for brewing golden strong ales. This alcohol tolerant strain will produce a complex ester profile balanced nicely with subtle ph...
View full detailsWyeast 4766 Cider Yeast is a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain that's well-suited for cider making. It's known for producing a crisp and dry ferment ...
View full detailsThis terrific all-round yeast can be used for almost any beer style, and is a mainstay of one of our local homebrewers, Mr. Denny Conn. It is uniqu...
View full detailsUnlock the rich and complex flavors of Belgian-style beers with Wyeast 3463-PC Forbidden Fruit yeast, an exclusive strain from Wyeast's private col...
View full detailsA very versatile strain that produces Saison or farmhouse style beers as well as other Belgian style beers that are highly aromatic (estery), peppe...
View full detailsA true top cropping yeast with low ester formation and a broad temperature range. Fermentation at higher temperatures may produce mild fruitiness. ...
View full detailsWyeast Laboratories Kölsch II (2575-PC) is a unique yeast strain perfect for brewing authentic German Kölsch-style beers. This private collection s...
View full detailsThis strain is a classic Kolsch, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the frui...
View full detailsUnlock the ancient art of sake brewing with Wyeast 4134 Sake yeast, meticulously designed to deliver the authentic flavors and aromas characteristi...
View full detailsThe classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide. This yeast strain produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters ...
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