Fermentisis is the business unit of Lesaffre – leader in yeast and yeast products – created in 2003 to lead the group through innovation in the field of beer, wine, spirits and fermented beverages.
Brewing
Fermentis produces true brewers yeast in ready to pitch dry form in formats meeting the requirements of industrial brewers, craft and homebrewers. The yeasts are produced in dedicated, state-of-the-art propagation facilities and then carefully dried to preserve their characteristics.
With advances in technology, the quality and range of brewing materials available to the home brewer has improved dramatically. To obtain the best results, it is necessary to use high quality yeast.
Fermentis has developed a range of high performing dry yeast to provide a reliable yeast source to the home brewer as used by the professional brewers of the world. Fermentis dry yeasts now offer a true alternative to liquid yeast cultures as the need for expensive shipping and packaging has been replaced by a nitrogen flushed sachet with a two year shelf life.
The dry yeast is easy to rehydrate as the wort is being prepared by the brewer. High yeast activity and correct yeast pitching levels will ensure that the fermentation starts rapidly and goes to completion in the desired time thereby reducing the risk of bacterial or wild yeast infection damaging the flavour or appearance of the beer. As the yeast is stable for up to two years, the brewer can always have a supply of yeast available to use as and when required.
Product Range
Safale S-04
English Ale yeast displaying fast fermentation and excellent sedimentation (flocculation) properties.
Safale US-05
Ready-to-pitch American ale yeast for well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very crisp end palate.
Saflager S-23
Originating from the famous VLB institute in Germany, true lager yeast capable of producing continental lagers with fruity, estery notes.
Saflager W-34/70
The most popular lager strain worldwide, from the Weihenstephan institute in Germany.
Safbrew T-58
Spicy, estery flavours ideal for continental beer styles. The right choice for bottle-conditioning.
Safbrew S-33
Robust, high alcohol tolerant yeast for a wide range of top fermented beers.
Safbrew WB-06
A speciality yeast selected for wheat beer fermentations. The yeast produces subtle estery and phenol flavour notes typical of wheat beers. The choice of Wheat or Weizen bier fans
Safbrew™ BE-256
Yeast recommended to brew abbey type beers known for their high alcohol content. It ferments very fast and reveals subtle and well-balanced aromas.
As the craft brewing industry develops, the need to produce consistent high quality beers becomes even more important. The range of beer styles demanded by the market adds to the difficulty of yeast management, especially in the smaller brewery where the resources of both time and equipment are limited. Market demands for successful brands will require each batch to be flavour matched to previous brews.
To assist in this goal, Fermentis supply a range of true brewer’s yeast in a dry, ready to pitch form. The yeast are produced in dedicated, state of the art propagation facilities and then carefully dried to preserve their characteristics. True lager yeasts are available from recognized European sources enabling batch production of high quality lagers. A range of specialty ale yeasts have also been developed to produce ales with authentic flavor profiles.
All Fermentis dry yeasts offer long shelf life giving advantages in both distribution and storage. Rehydration is a simple procedure and correct yeast counts are achieved by pitching a known weight of yeast to the wort. No propagation or laboratory input is needed at this stage. As the yeast is monitored closely during manufacture, the microbial quality is assured. Rapid, true to type fermentations also add the advantage of predictable fermentation output, essential for good planning in a busy brewery.
Product Range
Safale S-04
English Ale yeast displaying fast fermentation and excellent sedimentation (flocculation) properties.
Safale US-05
Ready-to-pitch American ale yeast for well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very crisp end palate.
Safale K-97
Top cropping ale yeast for top fermented beers with low esters and wheat beers.
Saflager S-23
Originating from the famous VLB institute in Germany, true lager yeast capable of producing continental lagers with fruity, estery notes
Saflager S-189
From the Hurlimann brewery Switzerland. Neutral flavor development for a large range of lager and pilsen beers.
Saflager W-34/70
| The most popular lager strain worldwide, from the Weihenstephan institute in Germany. |
Safbrew T-58
Spicy, estery flavours ideal for continental beer styles.
Safbrew S-33
Robust, high alcohol tolerant yeast for a wide range of top fermented beers.
Safbrew WB-06
A speciality yeast selected for wheat beer fermentations. The yeast produces subtle estery and phenol flavour notes typical of wheat beers. The choice of Wheat or Weizen bier fans.
Safbrew F-2
It’s neutral aroma profile, high alcohol resistance and stickiness characteristics make it a perfect match for consistent referementation in bottle and cask.
Safbrew™ BE-256
Yeast recommended to brew abbey type beers known for their high alcohol content. It ferments very fast and reveals subtle and well-balanced aromas.
Yeast Booster
Fermentis Yeast Booster is a balanced complex yeast nutrient based on the synergies of organic, mineral and vitamin’s growth factors. Its formula was specifically studied to optimize its effects on yeast growth & yeast survival. It reduces the risk of sluggish or stuck fermentation typically in wort containing adjuncts.
The industrial brewery market is continually seeking new methods of production with the overall objective of achieving cost savings and improved brewery efficiency. The cost of a poorly performing yeast strain is often significant both in terms of quality of the beers produced and the ease of processing beers. All beer blending operations have the side effect of reducing overall brewery performance.
A consistent yeast supply for brewing is a requirement and the opportunity to replace yeast propagation procedures with a ready to pitch dry yeast is now a viable option as both capital and the running expense of the propagation has to be fully assessed.
Ready to pitch yeast from Fermentis offer significant benefits to the brewery depending on the application. Multiple site operations can achieve consistency by using the same yeast for pitching at all sites without the cost of transport or multiple propagations. Beers brewed infrequently such as beer brewed under licence or new products are often better suited to direct pitching rather than running the propagation plant for yeast that is not required for more than a few brews. Finally, the opportunity to replace the yeast at short notice is valuable to many brewers if accidental contamination of the yeast strain occurs.
Product Range
Safale S-04
English Ale yeast displaying fast fermentation and excellent sedimentation (flocculation) properties.
Safale US-05
Ready-to-pitch American ale yeast for well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very crisp end palate.
Safale K-97
Top cropping ale yeast for top fermented beers with low esters and wheat beers.
Saflager S-23
Originating from the famous VLB institute in Germany, true lager yeast capable of producing continental lagers with fruity, estery notes.
Saflager S-189
From the Hurlimann brewery Switzerland. Neutral flavor development for a large range of lager and pilsen beers.
Saflager W-34/70
The most popular lager strain worldwide, from the Weihenstephan institute in Germany.
Safbrew T-58
Spicy, estery flavours ideal for continental beer styles. The right choice for bottle-conditioning.
Safbrew S-33
Robust, high alcohol tolerant yeast for a wide range of top fermented beers.
Safbrew WB-06
A speciality yeast selected for wheat beer fermentations. The yeast produces subtle estery and phenol flavour notes typical of wheat beers. The choice of Wheat or Weizen bier fans.
Safbrew F-2
It’s neutral aroma profile, high alcohol resistance and stickiness characteristics make it a perfect match for consistent referementation in bottle and cask.
Yeast Booster
Fermentis Yeast Booster is a balanced complex yeast nutrient based on the synergies of organic, mineral and vitamin’s growth factors. Its formula was specifically studied to optimize its effects on yeast growth & yeast survival. It reduces the risk of sluggish or stuck fermentation typically in wort containing adjuncts.