Description

Fermentis Safale K-97 yeast

SafAle K-97 is a German ale yeast producing a subtle fermentation character. Depending on the conditions, this yeast tends to present floral and a balanced fruity character. Ideal for delicate beers such as German Kolsch beers, Belgian Wits and some versions of Session Beers. Suitable for heavily hopped beers and has ability to form a large firm head when fermenting.

Flocculation: Low
Attenuation: 80 - 84%
Temperature: 15 - 20°C
Alcohol Tolerance: 9 - 11%
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Floral, Fruity

Suitable Beer Style: German ale, Kölsch, Belgian Witbiers, pale ales, blond ales

Possible Substitutes

• Wyeast 2565 Kolsch yeast
• White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch yeast
• Escarpment Labs Kolsch Ale yeast
• Imperial Yeast G03 - Dieter Ale yeast
• Lallemand LalBrew Köln yeast