A historical yeast for German-style wheat beers

Fermentis SafAle W-68 is a Specialty yeast selected for the production of aromatic beers with typical phenolic character (clove and peppery notes) and rich in fruity and floral flavours.

Suitable for a great variety of wheat-base beers and fruity-spicy oriented styles.

Sensory Profile

SafAle W-68™, for the production of aromatic German style wheat beers with typical phenolic (clovy) character and rich in fruity and banana notes.

Yeast with a medium sedimentation: forms no clumps but a powdery haze when re suspended in the beer.

Suitable Beer Styles

German Style Wheat Beers (Weissbier)

Ingredients

Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae POF+), Emulsifier: sorbitan monostearate (E/INS 491)

Technical Specifications

Total Esters: High
Total sup.alcohols: High
Apparent attenuation: 78-84%
Flocculation: Medium
Sedimentation: Medium
Recommended Dosage: 50-80g/hl
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 18-26°C

Shelf Life
Refer to best before end date printed on the sachet.
Opened sachets must be sealed and stored at 4°C (39°F) and used within 7 days of opening.
Do not use soft or damaged sachets.

If you are heat conscious of your yeast in transport. We would highly recommend selecting AusPost Express to speed up the delivery time for your precious cargo.

To ensure a healthy fermentation it is a good idea to incorporate some yeast nutrient in your brewing. You can purchase some here.

The benefits of using yeast nutrient are described in the pdf and video below:

Lallemand - Feeding Yeast for Brewing Success!