Developed for the production of flavorful wheat beers, specifically the classic Belgian Witbier, Fermentis SafAle™ BW-20 imparts neutral fruity flavors and the style’s desired notes of clove and pepper. Against this mild backdrop traditional additions such as coriander and citrus peel shine bright.
This strain leaves small amounts of maltotriose unfermented, contributing additional mouthfeel to the beer. Expect medium sedimentation to form without clumps, which appears as a powdery haze when resuspended in the beer.
Sold in 11.5 g packs
Specifications:
- Total Esters - High to Medium
- Total Superior Alcohols - High to Medium
- Apparent Attenuation - 77-83%
- Flocculation - Low
- Sedimentation - Medium
Dosage/Temperature
2-3grams per gallon
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 18°C - 26°C (64.4°F - 78.8°F)
Usage
- Direct pitching
OR
- With prior rehydration:
- Sprinkle the yeast in minimum 10 times its weight of sterile water or boiled and hopped wort at 25 to 29°C (77°F to 84°F). Leave to rest 15 to 30 minutes, gently stir and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.