Fermentis SafAle W-68 Wheat Beer Yeast - 11.5 g

For decades, the Weihenstephan weizen strain has been the gold standard for hefeweizen — the yeast behind the banana-forward, clove-spiced character that defines the style at its best. It's been available in liquid form for years, but liquid yeast comes with a shelf life clock and cold chain requirements. SafAle W-68 changes that. Fermentis has brought this iconic strain to dry yeast for the first time, giving homebrewers access to true Weihenstephan character with the convenience and reliability of a dry packet.

What It Brings to Your Beer

• Classic hefeweizen character — prominent banana esters balanced by clove phenolics
• Soft, pillowy mouthfeel — medium attenuation leaves just enough body to complement the wheat bill
• Fruity and floral top notes — well-suited to witbier, weizenbock, and fruity-spicy wheat styles beyond the traditional hefeweizen
• Powdery, non-clumping sedimentation — stays suspended longer, contributing to that characteristic hefeweizen haze
• Dry yeast convenience — long shelf life, no starter required, pitches directly into 5-gallon batches

Whether you're brewing a traditional Bavarian hefeweizen or pushing the style into weizenbock or fruited wheat territory, W-68 gives you the authentic Weihenstephan foundation — now in a packet you can keep on the shelf until brew day.