Yeast

Beer yeast influences fermentation performance as well as the flavour, aroma, dryness and clarity of the finished beer. Match the strain to the beer style, batch size and expected fermentation temperature, and check whether the original kit already includes yeast.

Choosing a beer yeast

• Ales: A general ale or draught strain such as Brew Master Draught Ale Yeast suits compatible ale recipes.
• Lagers: Compare style-specific options such as Mangrove Jack’s M76 Bavarian Lager Yeast and Brew Master Lager Yeast.
• Wheat and Belgian beers: M20 Bavarian Wheat Yeast and M47 Belgian Abbey Yeast are intended for their respective specialty styles.
• Cider: Use a dedicated option such as Mangrove Jack’s M02 Cider Yeast when fermenting a compatible cider recipe.

Follow the manufacturer’s temperature range, pitching and rehydration directions. If the recipe requires it, add a suitable beer nutrient. Do not substitute a lager, ale, wheat, Belgian or cider strain without expecting the fermentation and finished flavour to change.