- Designed to emphasize classic clove and banana aromas while delivering a bright, well-balanced appearance
- Naturally derived, non-GMO wheat beer yeast that creates flavorful Hefeweizen-style beers that remain approachable in clarity and body
- Recommended for Hefeweizen, Weissbier, Dunkelweizen, Witbier, American Wheat, Belgian White, and Blonde Ale
- Ferment between 59-77°F
Angel Yeast WA18 is a naturally derived, non-GMO wheat beer yeast designed to emphasize classic clove and banana aromas while delivering a bright, well-balanced appearance. With medium-to-high flocculation and fast fermentation, WA18 creates flavorful Hefeweizen-style beers that remain approachable in clarity and body perfect for both traditional and modern wheat styles.
- Typical wheat beer ester profile: banana with slight clove spice
- Medium-to-high flocculation for smoother appearance
- High attenuation (80–91%) for balanced mouthfeel
- Quick fermentation: finished in ~96 hours at 18 °C (64 °F)
- Temperature range: 59–77 °F (15–25 °C), ideal at 64–72 °F (18–22 °C)
- Alcohol tolerance up to 10% ABV
Fermentation Range:
59–77°F (15–25°C)
Recommended for best flavor expression: 64–72°F (18–22°C)
Usage Rate:
0.5 g/L (50 g/hL); increase to 1.0–3.0 g/L (100–300 g/hL) for high-gravity or more robust fermentations
Rehydration Instructions:
Rehydrate in 5–10× its weight of clean water or diluted wort at 72–86 °F (22–30 °C) for 10–20 minutes. Temper to pitching temperature and pitch within 30 minutes to preserve yeast viability.
Applications:
Hefeweizen • Weissbier • Dunkelweizen • Witbier • American Wheat • Belgian White • Blonde Ale