Nowadays, craft beer is becoming increasingly popular, and yeast plays an essential role in every craft brewery. Along with water, malt, and hops, yeast is one of the four main ingredients used in beer brewing, directly influencing the beerās flavor, aroma, alcohol content, and overall character. Different types of brewer’s yeast are suitable for different beer styles and fermentation conditions. So, how many types of brewer’s yeast do you know? Letās take a look at some commonly used yeasts in craft brewery brewing.
1. M27 Belgian High Alcohol Ale Yeast
Type: Ale Yeast
Style: Belgian Style
Final Settling: Moderate
Fermentation Temperature: 18ā32Ā°C
Recommended Temperature: 26ā32Ā°C
M27 is a highly fermented Belgian ale yeast. Fermentation temperature is high, with spicy, fruity, peppery taste characteristics. With an alcohol content of up to 14%, it is a typical Belgian seasonal yeast.
2. W34/70 Yeast ā Fermentis Lager Yeast
Type: Lager Yeast
Style: German / Wheat Flavor
Final Settling: High
Fermentation Temperature: 9ā22Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 12ā15Ā°C
The world’s most famous yeast strain comes from Weihenstephan, Germany’s Weissen Brewery (the oldest brewery in the world founded in 1040). Due to its good fermentation characteristics and clean wheat aroma, it is widely used by the majority of beer groups. In addition, due to the high fermentation temperature, it is also very suitable for homebrewing.
3. CBC1 High-Alcohol Beer Yeast ā Original Yeast with Alcohol Tolerance up to 14%
Type: Ale Yeast
Style: Adjustable
Final Settling: Good
Fermentation Temperature: 15ā25Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 15ā25Ā°C
CBC-1 is a high-alcohol, high-pressure-tolerant yeast designed for fermentation in bottles and barrels, resulting in a compact yeast slush. The yeast itself has no obvious flavor and has little effect on the wine body. It can also be used in the main fermentation to directly brew high-alcohol beer or champagne-style beer, fruit beer.
4. M02 Cider Wine Yeast
Type: Cider Yeast
Style: Irish Style
Final Settling: High
Fermentation Temperature: 12ā28Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 12ā20Ā°C
M02 is a highly recommended cider yeast for brewing all kinds of fruit sparkling wines. Fruity aromas and a crisp body. The fermentation degree is very high, the sedimentation is very high, and the tolerance to sulfur dioxide is high. The finished fruit juice can be used for direct fermentation, and it is recommended to use it with yeast nutrients.
When brewing fruit juice fermented beverages, due to the single nutrients in fruit juice and the lack of necessary elements such as nitrogen, it is generally recommended to use a yeast nutrition meter to assist fermentation.
5. BRY97 American West Coast Brewer’s Yeast
Type: Ale Yeast
Style: American
Final Settling: Good
Fermentation Temperature: 12ā25Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 17ā21Ā°C
BRY-97 is an American West Coast style ale yeast from the SIEBEL Institute and is widely used in commercial breweries to produce different styles of beer. The main fermentation is completed in 4 days at 17 degrees. The taste is clean and balanced. Suitable for brewing American style beer.
6. US05 Original Yeast
Type: Ale Yeast
Style: American Cool
Final Settling: Medium
Fermentation Temperature: 12ā25Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 15ā22Ā°C
US05 is an American-style yeast with very low production of diacetyl and has a very good balance. The brewed beer tastes clean and refreshing, and the yeast settles in general. Great for brewing American Ales, American IPAs.
7. Windsor Original Yeast
Type: Ale Yeast
Style: British Fruity
Final Settling: High
Fermentation Temperature: 15ā25Ā°C
Suitable Temperature: 18ā21Ā°C
Windsor is a yeast that produces full-bodied, fruity aromas. The yeast has this very good sedimentation, and the residual sugar is relatively high, which is a typical British yeast. The recommended fermentation temperature is 18ā21 degrees, and the first hair time is 3ā5 days. Great for brewing English bitters, ESBs and more.
Choosing the Right Craft Brewery Equipment
Choosing the right yeast is only one part of successful craft beer brewing. A complete and well-designed brewery system is also essential for achieving consistent beer quality and efficient production.
If you are planning to start or expand a craft brewery, Tiantai can provide complete brewery solutions from 2HL to 150HL. Our equipment range includes malt milling systems, brewhouses, beer fermentation tanks, brite beer tanks, dry hopping systems, beer bottling lines, canning lines, kegging systems, and other brewery equipment.
Whether you are building a small craft brewery or planning a larger commercial brewing project, our team can help design a customized brewing solution based on your beer styles, production capacity, and specific requirements. Feel free to contact us to discuss your brewery project!
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