A traditional altbier-style yeast from Düsseldorf, Germany. It produces clean, malty German brown and amber ales. This strain keeps the contribution of hop bitterness in the background while promoting sweet malt notes.
| Attenuation | 65% - 72% |
| Flocculation | Medium |
| Alcohol Tolerance | Medium (5-10%) |
| Fermentation Temperature | 65° - 69° F 18° - 21° C |
| STA1 | Negative |
Substitutions:
- Wyeast WY1007 German Ale
- * Safale K-97(not an exact substitute)