Hefeweizen IV ale yeast from White labs is a great strain for making weizens. It is big on the clove phenolics and has a restrained banana ester character. Instead, people report some apricot fruitiness with a citrus tartness. Though the banana character is subdued compared to some other hefeweizen strains, that does not mean it is absent completely. It is a very vigorously fermenting strain that some have recommended the use of a blowoff tube with. Whatever your fermenting preferences, this makes a solid German style hefeweizen that comes out spicy and delicious!
Product Features
- A unique strain of Hefeweizen yeast.
- Produces beers with spicy phenolics and low levels of banana esters, with some apricot and citrus fruit character.
- A great yeast strain for traditional hefeweizens, wheat beers, and roggenbiers.
ICE PACK INCLUDED
We include complimentary ice packs with ALL liquid yeast orders (if required), but cannot guarantee that the ice packs will stay cold during transit, and thus the yeast can potentially be exposed to hot temperatures. We highly recommend ordering dry yeast during the hot summer months or if you are ordering from a warmer climate. Many times during the winter an ice pack is not needed so we make the determination based on current temperatures and the destination!
Yeast Specifications
Temperature Range: | 66 - 70F |
Flocculation: | Low |
Cell Count: | 7.5 million cells/mL |
Attenuation: | 73 - 80% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | 5 - 10% |
Typical Styles: | Traditional hefeweizens, wheat beers, and roggenbiers |
About White Labs Pure Pitch NEXT GEN Packaging
PurePitch Next Generation for Homebrewers was developed to allow homebrewers to pitch a consistent 7.5 million cells/mL, which is a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges. Pitch like the pros without a need for starters! The cap allows for ease of use, no more scissors or fumbling with two layer film. Every strain has 38 quality check points, ensuring the highest quality yeast for your beer. A QR code on each package directs you all the necessary information about the yeast, including a quality report of every lot, strain specific information, data and recipes, as well as a custom online pitch rate calculator. White Labs strains are propagated in their patented FlexCell technology process, and the PurePitch Next Generation packs have a proprietary film designed specifically for White Labs that allows for one way of-gassing to promote yeast health and viability. Try White Labs' Next Generation yeast technology and experience the difference!