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.
Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes Yeast embodies the spirit of Belgian brewing, offering a captivating yeast strain designed to impart complexity and ch...
View full detailsBrettanomyces lambicus by Wyeast 5526 is a wild yeast strain isolated from Belgian lambic beers. It is known for producing a pie cherry-like flavor...
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 detailsCraft exquisite dry white and sparkling wines with Wyeast 4021, a specialized yeast strain designed to enhance the clarity, crispness, and aromatic...
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 detailsLactobacillus buchneri by Wyeast 5335 is a lactic acid bacteria commonly used in the production of sour beers. This culture produces moderate level...
View full detailsA rich mineral profile that is bold and crisp with some fruitiness. Often used for higher gravity ales and when a high level of attenuation is desi...
View full detailsA very good cask conditioned ale strain, this extremely flocculent yeast produces distinctly malty beers. Attenuation levels are typically less tha...
View full detailsWyeast 4007 Malolactic Blend is a premium malolactic fermentation culture, perfect for enhancing flavor balance in wines by converting sharp malic ...
View full detailsOne of the classic ale strains from a Northwest U.S. Brewery. It produces a malty and mildly fruity ale with good depth and complexity.
The Pilsner Urquell H-Strain Yeast by Wyeast 2001-PC is a liquid lager yeast that is perfect for producing light, crisp, and refreshing beers. This...
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 ...
View full detailsThis strain produces ales with a full chewy malt flavor and character, but finishes dry, producing famously balanced beers. Expect moderate nutty a...
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