Dry Yeast

Highly recommended yeast strain for dry whites, aged reds, and late harvest wines. K1V-1116 helps express the freshness of white grape varieties, and the natural fresh fruit aromas are retained longer than with other strains. It is a rapid starter with and capable of surviving a number of difficult conditions, such as low nutrient musts and high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) or sugar.

Ideal Temp Range: 50-95F (10-35C) | Alcohol Tolerance: 18% | Flocculation: Low

S-33 from Fermentis is a generally neutral ale strain with a high alcohol tolerance. Despite this, it is generally a low attenuating yeast, which can be used to good effect when beers with a good mouthfeel that lay long on the palate are desired. It produces mild esters, which can be softer and less dominant than some strains, especially Belgians. It is a good strain to use for many specialty and trappist beers. Underpitching this yeast can stress the yeast, creating more fruity esters and making beers come off as having more of a "Belgian" character than those pitched at higher rates. It is a low flocculating yeast that stays in suspension, and may require a longer time for clarification.

Beer Styles: General Ales, Specialty Ales, Fruit Beers, Witbier.

Pasteur Red is a strong, even fermenting yeast, that is ideal for full-bodied red wines. It encourages the development of varietal fruit flavors, is particularly adapted to the production of red wines from Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz grape families and to all full bodied wines.

Ideal Temp Range: 62-86F (17-30C) | Alcohol Tolerance: 15% | Flocculation: Low

Originating from the Hurlimann Brewery in Switzerland, Fermentis Saflager S-189 is a great all-around dry lager strain of yeast! It is particularly good for a range of lagers, including pilsners! It has a very neutral flavor profile which makes it good choice for lagers of almost any kind. It has been specifically recommended for bocks, and does well in pilsners as well. It has a wide temperature range as well, with an ideal temperature range that is slightly higher than that of most lager strains. In addition to being flavor-neutral, it is a highly flocculant strain that can easily produce clear beers that are very drinkable! For your next lager, give Saflager S-189 a try.

Pasteur Blanc (formerly Pasteur Champagne) is one of the best strains to avoid sluggish fermentation and to restart stuck fermentations with residual sugars, thanks to its ability to assimilate fructose and to resist to alcohol. Helps to confer body and roundness to wines, and promotes the development of fresh and clean aromas. Well suited yeast for Cabernet, Cider, Dry Whites, Fruits, Meads, and Port.

Ideal Temp Range: 59-86F (15-30C) | Alcohol Tolerance: > 16% | Flocculation: Medium-Low