SafAle W-68™, top-fermenting dry yeast 11.5 g

SKU: H-5018

Shelf life: 30.11.2026

GTIN: 3516663040019

Category: Bierhefe

Available immediately
Delivery time: 5 - 7 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

3,76 €

326,84 € per 1 kg

incl. 7% VAT , plus

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Bring the diversity of flavors to your beer with SafAle W-68™! This specialty yeast is selected for producing aromatic beers with a typical phenolic character (clove and peppery notes) and rich fruity and floral flavors. It is particularly suitable for a variety of wheat-based beers and fruity-spicy oriented styles. SafAle W-68™ has medium sedimentation: it forms no clumps but a powdery haze when resuspended in the beer.

Specifications:

Attribute	Value
Total esters	High
Total higher alcohols	High
Apparent attenuation	78-84%
Flocculation	Medium
Sedimentation time	Medium
Alcohol tolerance	-

Sensory Profile:

SafAle W-68™ is ideal for producing aromatic German-style wheat beers with a typical phenolic character (clovy aroma) and rich in fruity and banana notes.

Dosage / Temperature:

Dosage: 50 to 80 g/hL (0.07 – 0.11 oz/gal) ideally at 18°C – 26°C (64.4°F – 78.8°F).

Usage:

Direct Pitching:
- Directly pitch into the fermenter at a fermentation temperature of 20°C – 32°C (68.0°F – 89.6°F).
With Prior Rehydration:
- Sprinkle the yeast in 10 times its volume of water or wort at 20°C – 28°C (68.0°F – 82.4°F).
- Leave to rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Gently stir.
- Pitch into the fermenter.

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

Included in delivery: 1 x 11.5 g SafAle W-68™, top-fermenting dry yeast