Fermentis SafAle™ US-05 American Ale (Dry Beer Yeast) – 11.5g

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Fermentis SafAle™ US-05 is a versatile American ale yeast prized for its clean, neutral profile. It lets malt and hops shine, making it ideal for Pale Ales, IPAs, and Ambers. With medium attenuation and low flocculation, it produces crisp, balanced beers every time.

Easy to use and consistent across a wide temperature range, the 11.5 g packet is perfectly portioned for homebrewers seeking reliable results in hop-forward styles.

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Product Details

Flavor & Profile

  • Character: Clean, crisp, and neutral fermentation profile.
  • Balance: Allows malt sweetness and hop bitterness to shine through without yeast
    interference.
  • Clarity: Low flocculation; beers may remain slightly hazy without filtration.
  • Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with a balanced finish.

Use & Pairings

  • Great for: American Pale Ale, IPA, Amber Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Ale, Porter.
  • Fermenter types: Performs consistently in buckets, carboys, conicals; suited for both
    home and commercial setups.

How to Use

  • Pitching rate: 50–80 g/hL (≈ 1–2 × 11.5 g sachets per 5–10 gal / 19–38 L).
  • Direct pitch: Sprinkle evenly across wort surface at fermentation temperature.
  • Optional rehydration: 10× weight in sterile water/wort at 25–29 °C (77–84 °F) for 15–30
    minutes, then pitch.

Fermentation & Performance

Fermentation temperature
18–28 °C (64–82 °F)
Apparent attenuation
78–82%
Alcohol tolerance
Up to 11–12% ABV
Flocculation
Low to medium — slower to settle, may leave haze
Ester profile
Neutral; very low ester production
Phenolic Off-Flavor (POF)
Negative

Tech Specs

Strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Dosage 50–80 g/hL
Form Active Dry Yeast
Packaging 11.5 g sachet
Purity (microbio) >99.9% yeast; low bacteria/wild yeast per spec

Storage & Shelf Life

  • Unopened: Up to 36 months from production. Store <24 °C for short term; <15 °C
    for extended storage.
  • After opening: Reseal; refrigerate at 4 °C (39 °F); use within 7 days.

Ingredients

Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), emulsifier E491 (sorbitan monostearate).

Pack size: 11.5 g


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