Safale W-68 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast

Safale W-68 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast

$7.49
  • Designed for production of German wheat beers.
  • 11.5g packet, treats a 5-8 gallon batch.
Fermentation Temp Range
Each yeast strain has a temperature range where it performs best. Lagers require cooler temps, while Kveik yeasts can ferment in extreme heat. Maintaining the proper fermentation temperature for each yeast strain is crucial its health. Matching a yeast's ideal range to your environment (or your ability to control temp) is key to getting clean, consistent results.
Scale from 30°-120°F
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Yeast Format, Dry
Yeast Style, Ale, German Wheat Ale
Flocculation, Medium
Attenuation, 78~84%
POF, Positive
Total Esters, High
Fermentation Temperature Range, 64.4~78.8ºF

Style Applications:

German style wheats

Brew authentic German-style wheat beers with SafAle W-68 Dry Yeast. This top-fermenting ale yeast is known for producing traditional banana and clove aromas with smooth mouthfeel and balanced esters. It offers medium flocculation and 78–84% attenuation for clean, expressive wheat beers. Ideal for Hefeweizens, Dunkelweizens, and other German wheat styles.

Key Features:

  • Designed for German-style wheat beers

  • Medium flocculation, 78–84% attenuation

  • High ester production for classic clove and banana notes

  • Fermentation range: 64.4°F–78.8°F

  • 11.5g packet treats 5–8 gallons of wort

Brew authentic German-style wheat beers with SafAle W-68 Dry Yeast. This top-fermenting ale yeast is known for producing traditional banana and clove aromas with smooth mouthfeel and balanced esters. It offers medium flocculation and 78–84% attenuation for clean, expressive wheat beers. Ideal for Hefeweizens, Dunkelweizens, and other German wheat styles.

Key Features:

  • Designed for German-style wheat beers

  • Medium flocculation, 78–84% attenuation

  • High ester production for classic clove and banana notes

  • Fermentation range: 64.4°F–78.8°F

  • 11.5g packet treats 5–8 gallons of wort

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Safale W-68 German Wheat Beer Dry Yeast
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