SafBrew BR-8 Yeast

Regular price $9.37 Sale price$12.49
  • Brettanomyces Yeast designed for bottle conditioning.
  • Funky aromatics like leather, pineapple, animal, barnyard.
  • 5g packet, treats ~13 gallons.
Select an option:
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, Brettanomyces
Diastic, No. Will not ferment dextrins, which prevents over attenuation in bottles.
Fermentation Temperature Range, 59~77ºF

Style Applications:

Cask Conditioned or Bottle Conditioned Beers, Farmhouse Ale, Saison, Wild Ale, IPA, Wheat Ale.

Add complex, funky character to your homebrews with SafBrew BR-8 Yeast, the first dry Brettanomyces strain specifically designed for bottle conditioning. This specialty yeast develops unique aromatics of leather, pineapple, barnyard, and spice — ideal for crafting authentic farmhouse, wild, or mixed-fermentation ales.

Unlike diastatic strains, BR-8 will not ferment dextrins, ensuring stability and preventing over-attenuation during conditioning. Perfect for Saisons, IPAs, and other beers that benefit from a touch of wild complexity.

  • 5g packet treats up to 13 gallons

  • Ideal for bottle or cask conditioning

  • Fermentation range: 59–77°F

  • Non-diastatic for safe, predictable results

Flavor Profile: Funky, fruity, and complex — adds Brett-driven notes of leather, tropical fruit, and subtle earthiness to elevate your finished beer.

Brewing Support, Anytime.

From step-by-step instructions to video tutorials and real human support - our brewing experts are just an email away.

Quality You Can Trust.

We use the same premium grains, hops & yeast trusted by the pros. No shortcuts. No substitutes. Just the good stuff.

The "We Got You" Guarantee.

We’re committed to your first batch being a great one. If something goes sideways, we’ll help you troubleshoot or replace what you need - fast.

What Our Brewers Are Saying
Inspired By Your Browsing History