Bananza® Ale Yeast – Omega Yeast OYL-400

Elevate Your Brews with Pure Banana Esters

Omega Yeast's Bananza® Ale Yeast (OYL-400) is a unique strain that imparts ripe banana esters with a hint of pear, making it ideal for modern ales like pastry stouts and milkshake IPAs. Derived from a Hefeweizen strain, Bananza® is non-phenolic, ensuring a pure banana profile without clove flavors. For optimal banana esters, pitch at 68°F (20°C) and allow fermentation to rise freely to 72–75°F (22–24°C). 

Key Characteristics:

• Attenuation: 73–77%
• Flocculation: Low
• Alcohol Tolerance: 10% ABV
• Temperature Range: 64–75°F (18–24°C)

Bananza® Ale Yeast is perfect for brewers aiming to highlight tropical fruit notes in their creations, offering versatility and consistent performance across various ale styles.