Q3 Summer Release 2026
These strains give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with this summer—from malt-driven lagers including Munich Helles, Helles Bock, and Munich Dunkel, to all-time favorites like the Belgian witbier. With our limited release available in the one-of-a-kind Activator™ “smack pack,” you can be sure that your liquid yeast is fresh, viable, and ready for fermentation when it hits your wort. Explore the specific characteristics of these archival strains and brewing recommendations below!
Q3: July–September 2026
Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus
Profile: From a famous brewery in Munich, this strain is a low diacetyl and low sulfur aroma producer. An excellent choice for malt-driven lagers.
History: With a geographic origin Munich, Germany, Wyeast released this strain in the 2010’s, though its complete story has yet to be revealed from our archive.
Featured Recipe: Wyeast Munich Dunkel
Recommended Pitch Rate for 5 Gallons:
2 Activators™ for ≤ 1.048-1.065 SG
3 Activators™ for 1.065-1.074 SG
3-4+ Activators™ for 1.074-1.105 SG
Let’s Get Brewing: Instructions for use
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Profile: A widely-used strain in the production of Witbier and Grand Cru. This yeast will produce spicy phenolics which are balanced nicely by a complex ester profile. The subtle fruit character and dry tart finish will complement wheat malt, orange peel and spice additions typical of Wits.
History: Isolated by Wyeast from an original source in the 1990’s, though its complete story has yet to be revealed from our archive.
Featured Recipe: Deschutes x Boulevard Conflux #2 White IPA
Recommended Pitch Rate for 5 Gallons:
1 Activators™ for ≤ 1.048-1.065 SG
1-2 Activators™ for 1.065-1.074 SG
2+ Activators™ for 1.074-1.105 SG
Let’s Get Brewing: Instructions for use
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