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Wyeast | 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

    Description

    • 3068 is the classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide
    • Produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and clove phenolics
    • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
    • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
    • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
    • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

    The classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide. Produces a balance of banana esters and clove phenolics. Sulfur is commonly produced but will dissipate with conditioning. This strain is very powdery and will remain in suspension for an extended amount of time following attenuation. This is true top cropping yeast and requires fermenter headspace of 33%.

    Attenuation: 73-77%
    Flocculation: Low
    Alcohol Tolerance: 10%
    Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-75°F
    Cell Count: 100 Billion

    Styles:
    Dunkelweizen
    Fruit Beer
    German Hefe-Weizen
    Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)
    Weizen/Weissbier
    Weizenbock

    For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

    Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

     
     

     

    Wyeast | 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

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        Description

        • 3068 is the classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide
        • Produces a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and clove phenolics
        • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
        • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
        • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
        • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

        The classic and most popular German wheat beer strain used worldwide. Produces a balance of banana esters and clove phenolics. Sulfur is commonly produced but will dissipate with conditioning. This strain is very powdery and will remain in suspension for an extended amount of time following attenuation. This is true top cropping yeast and requires fermenter headspace of 33%.

        Attenuation: 73-77%
        Flocculation: Low
        Alcohol Tolerance: 10%
        Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-75°F
        Cell Count: 100 Billion

        Styles:
        Dunkelweizen
        Fruit Beer
        German Hefe-Weizen
        Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)
        Weizen/Weissbier
        Weizenbock

        For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

        Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

         
         

         

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        Blake Umphress
        Will brew with this again

        Yeast arrived room temp and stuck it in the fridge a few days until brew day. Three hours after I slapped the bag and had shaken it it was puffed up like a balloon this was healthy yeast. I am excited to say that my Hefeweizen came out very drinkable even palatable. This yeast probably hides a few mistakes that could be made along the way. I fermented at 62F for around 16 days or so.

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        ryan b Barefoot

        No date found anywhere on package. At least it was not swollen and pitched well

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        Blake
        Will brew with this again

        Yeast arrived room temp and stuck it in the fridge a few days until brew day. Three hours after I slapped the bag and had shaken it it was puffed up like a balloon this was healthy yeast. I am excited to say that my Hefeweizen came out very drinkable even palatable. This yeast probably hides a few mistakes that could be made along the way. I fermented at 62F for around 16 days or so.

        B
        Blake U.
        Will brew with this again

        Yeast arrived room temp, and stuck it in the fridge a few days until brew day. Three hours after I slapped the bag and had shaken it, it was puffed up like a balloon, this was healthy yeast. I am excited to say that my Hefeweizen came out very drinkable, even palatable. This yeast probably hides a few mistakes that could be made along the way. I fermented at 62F for around 16 days or so.

        J
        Jerry

        Best yeast I've found for Halles.

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        Jerry L.

        Best yeast I've found for Halles.

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        Ben
        Good choice for a German Hefeweizen

        Used this for the Moorebeer German Hefeweizen all grain kit. The beer was great. Spend the extra money and buy the highest level of cold shipping. I did the ice pack and insulated pouch to Ohio and both were warm. Good thing I was brewing that day.

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        Ben N.
        Good choice for a German Hefeweizen

        Used this for the Moorebeer German Hefeweizen all grain kit. The beer was great.Spend the extra money and buy the highest level of cold shipping. I did the ice pack and insulated pouch to Ohio and both were warm. Good thing I was brewing that day.

        K
        Kristian
        Best for a sweet banana kind of Heff

        This is my favorite yeast to use when making a Heff. Ferment at 72 degrees and enjoy the banana notes.

        K
        Kristian S.
        Best for a sweet banana kind of Heff

        This is my favorite yeast to use when making a Heff. Ferment at 72 degrees and enjoy the banana notes.

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        Michael E. Brown
        This is my favorite weizen yeast.

        I love this yeast and find the Wyeast pack is always reliable and healthy. This yeast produces great aromatic wheat beers.

        M
        Michael E. Brown
        This is my favorite weizen yeast.

        I love this yeast and find the Wyeast pack is always reliable and healthy. This yeast produces great aromatic wheat beers.

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        JOSHUA
        The Best Cider That I Have Tasted

        I'm not sure if anyone else has used this to brew cider but I decided to do it and it is by far the best cider that I have ever tasted. It has an extremely smooth and different flavor.

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        JOSHUA Q.
        The Best Cider That I Have Tasted

        I'm not sure if anyone else has used this to brew cider, but I decided to do it and it is, by far, the best cider that I have ever tasted. It has an extremely smooth and different flavor.

        J
        Jeff
        WYeast 3068

        This yeast fired up 12 hrs lag time with a very vigorous fermentation for my Hefeweisen. It’s still working 6 days after pitching.

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        Jeff
        WYeast 3068

        This yeast fired up 12 hrs lag time with a very vigorous fermentation for my Hefeweisen. It’s still working 6 days after pitching.

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        W
        Very happy with this.

        Very happy with this yeast. Fermented to just the right balance of banana and clove in 3 days. Made a 1 liter starter 24 hrs before brew day Great summer beer.

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        W H.
        Very happy with this.

        Very happy with this yeast. Fermented to just the right balance of banana and clove in 3 days. Made a 1 liter starter 24 hrs before brew day, Great summer beer.

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        Steve
        Very good German hefe yeast

        Made a starter with 2 packs of 3068 since I was brewing a weizenbock. Fermentation started off quickly & within 4 hours. Attenuation was very good too & exceeded what I expected. The total time for complete fermentation was only about 1 week. Flavor and aroma are good & will be kegging the beer soon. Very satisfied.

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        Steve K.
        Very good German hefe yeast

        Made a starter with 2 packs of 3068 since I was brewing a weizenbock. Fermentation started off quickly & within 4 hours. Attenuation was very good too & exceeded what I expected. The total time for complete fermentation was only about 1 week. Flavor and aroma are good & will be kegging the beer soon. Very satisfied.

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        parker
        The go to for Hefe

        The only yeast I use for Hefe or Roggenbier always had good results.

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        parker
        The go to for Hefe

        The only yeast I use for Hefe or Roggenbier, always had good results.

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        Alfred
        Explosive!

        Be careful with this one - after 16 hours in my fermenter it exploded through the airlock. Best to use a blowoff tube or increase your headspace. I fermented at 62F ambient temp and got more clove taste than banana (alternatively I've read if you ferment warmer you'll get more banana than clove).You will not go wrong with this yeast.

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        Alfred M.
        Explosive!

        Be careful with this one - after 16 hours in my fermenter, it exploded through the airlock. Best to use a blowoff tube or increase your headspace.I fermented at 62F ambient temp, and got more clove taste than banana (alternatively, I've read if you ferment warmer you'll get more banana than clove).You will not go wrong with this yeast.

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        Scott

        Freshest Wyeast I have purchase in a long time!

        S
        Scott T.

        Freshest Wyeast I have purchase in a long time!

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        Mike
        Perfect for the job at hand

        Used this to ferment a Sahti with a 1.082 OG. Direct pitched and had a full krausen within 24 hours. Gave me a great banana character at 64F.

        M
        Mike T.
        Perfect for the job at hand

        Used this to ferment a Sahti with a 1.082 OG. Direct pitched and had a full krausen within 24 hours. Gave me a great banana character at 64F.

        D
        Dennis
        Good Hefeweizen yeast.

        The yeast arrived still cold with the ice pack. The beer fermented well and is in a keg on CO2. I tasted my heffeweiz as I transferred it into the keg...delicious. I can't wait to try it carbonated. I'd recommend it to anyone.

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