{"product_id":"fermentis-safale-wb-06","title":"Fermentis SafAle™ WB-06 · Dry Wheat Beer Yeast · 11.5 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and phenolic spice for weizen and wit, fermented properly dry. WB-06 reaches 86–90 % apparent attenuation and takes its time settling out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAttenuation 86–90 % · 18–26 °C · Slow sedimentation · POF+ · Var. diastaticus · 50–80 g\/hl · 11.5 g sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWB-06 gives a fruity and phenolic character that shifts with fermentation conditions, with the typical phenolic notes of wheat beers — think banana and clove. It produces well-attenuated beers (86–90 %) with medium esters and high higher alcohols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentis recommends it for wheat-based beers in Belgian and German styles, such as witbier and weizen. It's classified as Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus, POF+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain \/ type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheat beer yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus, POF+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive dry yeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 g sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApparent attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86–90 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedimentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–26 °C (ideal range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–11 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsters \/ higher alcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium \/ high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–80 g\/hl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRehydration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional — direct pitch or rehydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentis doses WB-06 at 50–80 g\/hl, so a 20 L batch needs 10–16 g — 1–2 sachets of 11.5 g (approx.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sachet is within range for a normal-strength weizen; use a second for the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect pitch: once the wort is at or above fermentation temperature, sprinkle the yeast progressively over the whole surface so it doesn't form clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehydrating? Use at least 10× its weight of sterile water or boiled, hopped wort at 25–29 °C, leave 15–30 minutes, stir gently, pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep fermentation within 18–26 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a diastaticus variant, and diastaticus yeasts can keep fermenting dextrins left in finished beer, which can over-carbonate bottles. Bottle only once the gravity has stopped moving, then clean and sanitise thoroughly so it doesn't carry over into your next batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a witbier? Try it with our floor-malted Czech Pilsner malt, wheat flakes, coriander and sweet orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend dry storage below 10 °C. Fermentis allows below 24 °C for up to 6 months and below 15 °C for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 4 years from the production date (see the sachet).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpened sachet: seal, keep at 4 °C, use within 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Active dry brewing yeast, SafAle™ WB-06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus), emulsifier: sorbitan monostearate (E491)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none of the listed ingredients is an EU 1169\/2011 allergen. Fermentis produces its yeast using glucose syrup derived from wheat, which is permanently exempt from allergen labelling in the EU; gluten in the finished product is below 20 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 11.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: dry, below 10 °C recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiastaticus, POF+: great in a weizen, not something to leave lurking in your bottling bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.5 g sachet with a 4-year shelf life from production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yeast is sent from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic; if you also ordered equipment, that comes in a separate parcel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs WB-06 a diastaticus yeast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Fermentis classifies it as Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus, POF+. Wait for a stable gravity before bottling and keep your cleaning and sanitising thorough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sachets of WB-06 for 20 L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne to two. 50–80 g\/hl works out at 10–16 g for 20 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeizen or witbier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Fermentis recommends it for Belgian and German wheat-based styles such as wit and weizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature does WB-06 need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeally 18–26 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fermentis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933609455950,"sku":"BOP-912","price":5.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/1957_1509-safale-wb-06-11g.jpg?v=1790201891","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/fermentis-safale-wb-06","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}