Safale W-68

SafAle™ W-68 German-Style Wheat Beer Yeast

A world-renowned yeast strain selected for the production of wheat beers in the typical German style, notably Weizen beers. Produces medium attenuation, robust phenolic character (clove and pepper), and distinct estery notes (fruity and floral). Suitable for a great variety of wheat-base beers and fruity-spicy oriented styles. Forms no clumps but a powdery haze when resuspended.

Flavor Profile

Clove, pepper, fruity, and floral — classic German Hefeweizen character with high ester and phenol expression.

Key Specs

• Style: Hefeweizen, Weissbier, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, fruity-spicy wheat styles
• Fermentation temp: 64–79°F (18–26°C)
• Attenuation: 78–84%
• Flocculation: Medium