Wyeast - 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen Yeast
SKU: YTB3068X
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Price: $7.95
Product Description
Weihenstphan Weizen Yeast: Classic German wheat beer yeast, used by more German brewers than any other strain. Dominated by banana ester production, phenols and clove-like characteristics. Extremely attenuative yeast, which produces a tart, refreshing finish. Yeast remains in suspension readily with proteinacous wheat malt. Sometimes used in conjunction with lager yeast and kraeusened to finish the beer and improve overall dryness. High CO2 levels, typically at 2.7-3.2 volumes is desireable for best presentation. This strain is a true top cropping yeast requiring full fermenter headspace of 33%. Increasing pitch rates will reduce ester production.
Attenuation: 73-77%
Flocculation: Low
Temperature Range: 64-75°F
Alcohol Tolerance: 10%
Beer Styles: German Wheat, Dunkelweiss and Weizenbock.
More Info:
A myriad of aromas and flavors come from a great variety of wheat beer yeast. Intense fruity esters and aromatics dominate this profile. Characteristics are intensified by high fermentation temperature.
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The ACTIVATOR has an average of 100 billion cells of pure liquid yeast ready to pitch, plus nutrients. The ACTIVATOR provides the pitching rate recommended by professionals. When activated, yeast metabolism begins, providing proof of viable active yeast ready for brewing. New easy to use instructions!!!!
Ship Info:
Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb 
Liquid yeast is shipped with an ice pack during the warmer months. Nevertheless, summer temperatures do present challenges in the hotter regions of the country and we recommend that liquid yeast is shipped UPS 2nd Day Air to guarantee viability. Simply note UP2 yeast only in the comment section.
