Fermentis Safale Dry Ale Yeast [S-04] (11.5 g)

A well-known, commercial English ale yeast, selected for its fast fermentation character and its ability to form a very compact sediment at the end of the fermentation, helping to improve beer clarity. Yeasts play a vital role in brewing beer. They break down the sugar and leave behind carbon dioxide, alcohol, and a variety of flavours. Yeasts are tiny microbes that ferment the beer thus adding varied flavours to the brew. There are two categories of yeasts used in making beer and these include the lager and ale yeast. Ale yeasts are perfect for fermenting the wort under ambient room temperature. There are many types of ale yeasts available in the market and one of them is the Fermentis S-04 Dry Ale.

This type of yeast also has a fast fermentation rate. It attenuates the wort to 1.008 to 1.012 within two to three days. It forms compact sediments at the end of the fermentation stage. This characteristic is necessary for creating beer with high clarity.

Details:

• Fast fermentation rates
• The ability to form compact sediment at the end of the fermented product thus improving clarity of the beer
• Great for making a wide range of ale beers
• Sold as a 11.5g yeast packet
• Can last for up to 24 months from the production date
• The recommended range of temperature is between 68 - 74°F
• Wort attenuates to 1.008 to 1.012 within two to three days

Specifications:

• Total Esters: Low
• Total Superior Alcohols: Medium
• Apparent Attenuation: 74 - 82%
• Apparent Sedimentation: Fast
• Alcohol Tolerance (ABV): 9 - 11%