Angel Yeast WA18 dry yeast 500g

Comparable fermentation behaviour to Lallemand Munich Classic (Bavarian wheat strain).

Angel Yeast WA18 is a top-fermenting wheat beer yeast designed for authentic Bavarian-style hefeweizen fermentation. It produces the classic balance of banana esters and light clove phenolics, delivering the soft, aromatic profile recognised in traditional Weissbier. WA18 offers consistently high performance at a significantly better price point than competing wheat beer strains, with Swiss-warehouse availability and fast delivery for breweries and neo brewers.

Applications

• Bavarian Hefeweizen

• Weissbier / Weizen / Dunkelweizen

• Weizenbock

• American wheat with ester character

• Any ale requiring a strong banana–clove aromatic profile

WA18 delivers fermentation behaviour comparable to well-known wheat beer strains such as Munich Classic, making it an immediately familiar and reassuring choice for professional brewers.

Brew Characteristics

• Strong production of isoamyl acetate (banana)

• Moderate production of 4VG (clove)

• High attenuation with soft mouthfeel

• Low flocculation → naturally cloudy appearance

• Rapid, vigorous fermentation

• Supports protein-rich wort (wheat, spelt) with excellent foam stability

• Best quality at best price for this fermentation profile in Switzerland

Technical Characteristics

• Yeast type: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (top-fermenting wheat beer strain)

• Fermentation temperature: 18–26°C

• Attenuation: Medium–high

• Flocculation: Low

• Alcohol tolerance: approx. 8–10% ABV

• Aroma: pronounced banana esters with balanced clove notes

• GMO-free, food-grade dry yeast

Recommended Fermentation Temperature

18–26°C
Lower range for more clove, higher range for more banana.