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Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen Yeast

Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan weizen yeast is the most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide. This strain produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and clove phenolics. The balance can be manipulated towards ester production through increasing the fermentation temperature, increasing the wort density, and decreasing the pitch rate. Over pitching can result in a near complete loss of banana character. Decreasing the ester level will allow a higher clove character to be perceived. Sulfur is commonly produced, but will dissipate with conditioning. This strain is very powdery and will remain in suspension for an extended amount of time following attenuation. This is true top cropping yeast and requires fermenter headspace of 33%. For a complete list of Wyeast strains with White Labs equivalents and yeast strain origins, please Click Here.

Ideal Temperature Range: 64-75°F (18-24°C)
Attenuation: 73-77%
Flocculation: Low
Alcohol Tolerance: 10%
Similar Yeast Strains: White Labs WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale Yeast
Packet Amount: 125 ml (4.25 oz)

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