Description
The US release of this highly-anticipated dry yeast selected for wheat beer fermentations. WB-06 yeast provides fruity and phenolic character, varying with the fermentation conditions. Produces well-attenuated beers and it is ideal for wheat base beers, such as Belgian and German Styles (Ex. Wit Beers and Weizen Beers). Produces typical phenolic notes of wheat beers. Allows to brew beer with a high drinkability profile and presents a very good ability to suspend during fermentation.
Attenuation: 86-90%
Flocculation: -
Flocculation: -
Alcohol Tolerance: 9-11% ABV
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 18-23°C
Dosage: 50 to 80g/hl (0.5 to 0.8g per litre)
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 18-23°C
Dosage: 50 to 80g/hl (0.5 to 0.8g per litre)
Please Note: For best results we Always recommend ordering an Ice Pack with your dry yeast. Ice Packs can be found below in the "Optional" section.
Direct Pitching:
Pitch the yeast directly in the fermentation vessel on the surface of the wort at or above the fermentation temperature.
Rehydrate:
Sprinkle the yeast in a minimum of 10 times its weight of sterile water or wort (we suggest 110ml) at 21 to 25 °C. Do not stir. Leave to rest 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir for 30 minutes, and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.
Perfect strain to ferment:
- Bavarian Hefeweizen (Weissbier)
- Dunkelweizen (Dunkles Weissbier)
- Weizenbock