Fermentis SafAle W-68 Wheat Beer Yeast - 11.5 g
SKU :
DY38For decades, the Weihenstephan weizen strain has been the gold standard for hefeweizen — the yeast behind the banana-forward, clove-spiced character that defines the style at its best. It's been available in liquid form for years, but liquid yeast comes with a shelf life clock and cold chain requirements. SafAle W-68 changes that. Fermentis has brought this iconic strain to dry yeast for the first time, giving homebrewers access to true Weihenstephan character with the convenience and reliability of a dry packet.
What It Brings to Your Beer
- Classic hefeweizen character — prominent banana esters balanced by clove phenolics
- Soft, pillowy mouthfeel — medium attenuation leaves just enough body to complement the wheat bill
- Fruity and floral top notes — well-suited to witbier, weizenbock, and fruity-spicy wheat styles beyond the traditional hefeweizen
- Powdery, non-clumping sedimentation — stays suspended longer, contributing to that characteristic hefeweizen haze
- Dry yeast convenience — long shelf life, no starter required, pitches directly into 5-gallon batches
Whether you're brewing a traditional Bavarian hefeweizen or pushing the style into weizenbock or fruited wheat territory, W-68 gives you the authentic Weihenstephan foundation — now in a packet you can keep on the shelf until brew day.
| Flocculation | Medium |
| Attenuation | 78-84% |
| Temperature Range | 64-78 F |
| Beer Styles | Belgian Witbier, German Hefeweizen, Wheat Beer |
| Brand | Fermentis |