Q4 Fall Release
These strains give homebrewers distinct style options to experiment with this fall—from favorites like the American light lager and Czech lagers, and the timeless witbier, to creative specialties like the Belgian or white IPA. 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!
4th Quarter: October—December 2025
Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus
Profile: The Budvar style strain has a nice malty nose with subtle fruit tones and a rich malt profile on the palate. It finishes malty but dry, well balanced, and crisp. Hop character comes through in the finish.
History: Isolated by Wyeast from an original source in the 1990s
Featured Recipe: Wyeast Budvar Lager & French Onion Soup pairing
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 1990s
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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