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Fermentis | SafAle™ US-05 American Ale | Dry Beer Yeast

Fermentis | SafAle™ US-05 American Ale | Dry Beer Yeast

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Description
  • US-05 produces clean and crispy ales with a well-balanced, neutral character
  • Stays in suspension during fermentation for great attenuation
  • Highly recommended for American ales and highly hopped beers
  • Fermentis active dry yeast offers reliability, ease-of-use, and consistency to home and professional beverage makers across the world

Formally US-56, US-05 is a strain of yeast that creates that classic American profile of clean malt, crisp taste, low diacetyl, and ability to ferment in a wide range of temps. Look for US-05 to be the next popular dried yeast.

This yeast can be pitched directly, but if you prefer to rehydrate, the instructions are below.

Sprinkle the yeast in a minimum of 10 times its weight of sterile water or wort (we suggest 4 oz) at 70°F to 77°F (21 to 25 °C). Do not stir. Leave to rest 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir for 30 minutes, and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.

  • Attenuation: 78-82%
  • Sedimentation Time: Medium
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 9-11% ABV
  • Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-78°F

Like Fermentis US-05 yeast? Then you will love CellarScience® CALI Yeast!

*See the technical data sheet below for more information on rehydration, usage and storage.

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used often with good results
Dino F on Mar 7, 2023
Have used this one before
Dornie W on Mar 7, 2023
used often with good results
Dino F on Mar 7, 2023
reliable, appropriate yeast
Wayne E. P on Mar 7, 2023
Have used this one before
Dornie W on Mar 7, 2023
reliable brand
Tom A on Mar 7, 2023
Ease of use
paul g on Mar 6, 2023
use this for all brewing needs. Performs great in Fla. weather
Steve Coursey on Mar 5, 2023
my go to
Michael G G on Mar 5, 2023
I have had good sugsess
ANDREW M on Mar 3, 2023
Price, like the dry yeast
Don V on Mar 3, 2023
Recommended for Cream Ale
David L on Mar 3, 2023
Had success with yeast
Lorenz J Baumann J on Mar 2, 2023
I always use US-05
Michael C on Mar 2, 2023
Have used successfully before
Timothy J. Pfister on Mar 1, 2023
i like it
Todd M on Feb 25, 2023
Need it for my recipe
Denise R on Feb 22, 2023
Recommended
Paul M on Feb 22, 2023
This is my go-to yeast.
Rich D on Feb 21, 2023
most reliable yeast strain
Valued C on Feb 20, 2023
Used before
Ron s on Feb 20, 2023
for future beers
THOMAS J on Feb 20, 2023
good yeast
Myles L on Feb 16, 2023
Like to have as back up
Jason H on Feb 16, 2023
GOOD DRY YEAST
Greg S on Feb 15, 2023
Worked well in past at double strength
Patrick James K on Feb 11, 2023
Recipe
Brandon H on Feb 11, 2023
Came as part of kit
Philip S on Feb 9, 2023
easy to use neutral yeast. Love for pale ales
Rob S on Feb 9, 2023
Good all-around yeast
`Ed W on Feb 8, 2023
Price
THOMAS C on Feb 8, 2023
Trial
Terrance D on Feb 7, 2023
Good price and always tasty results
ROBERT E on Feb 6, 2023
Easy, works great, reliable
Alexander J on Feb 4, 2023
I use dry yeast becasue of the cost savings.
Jay S on Feb 1, 2023
Works great with clean fermentations
John G on Jan 31, 2023
like it
Tom & Lisa Y on Jan 30, 2023
I have never used liquid but have never had an issue with dry
Chris A on Jan 28, 2023
Tried and true
Mike R on Jan 26, 2023
Use it frequently and have had great results
Tim O on Jan 25, 2023
works good
Michael W. K on Jan 24, 2023
In recipe. Good yeast
Jeff on Jan 23, 2023
It works well
Stacie Hiroshima H on Jan 19, 2023
always reliable. liquid yeast came frozen last time.
Jeffrey D on Jan 16, 2023
research
FLOYD E. DANIELS, JR. on Jan 13, 2023
used it before
Jeffg on Jan 12, 2023
Clean yeast In used to using
David D on Jan 11, 2023
Price
Kevin M on Jan 11, 2023
Go's good and its a dry yeast for shipping
John S on Jan 11, 2023
good results in past brews
Aaron N on Jan 10, 2023
Past experience - does the job
Craig M on Jan 9, 2023
Used before
Guest G on Jan 9, 2023
reliable, appropriate yeast
Wayne E. P on Mar 7, 2023
reliable brand
Tom A on Mar 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5
The Standard
This is the most universal yeast I have ever used. Very reliable. Not much you can't do with it.
August 14, 2024
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great
Consistent results and easy to use.
September 18, 2023
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Good for Oatmeal Stout
Worked great for a dryish oatmeal stout. Fermented at around 68. No distracting fruity flavors.

Seems to need a starter unless you buy a lot of yeast.
March 12, 2023
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Stir Plate Success
I've had bad experiences with receiving dead yeast when buying my preferred liquid yeast. I've invested in a flask and stir plate and couldn't be happier with the results using Fermentis Safale.
March 1, 2023
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
A must have yeast.
My go to yeast. It will rip through the wort and leave a clean,
beer.
November 24, 2022
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Easy Pick
Easy pick for all American Style Ales, no fussing with starters, just sprinkle it into a well oxygenated wort and she’ll do the rest.
October 16, 2022
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
When liquid yeast is unavailable…
I’m a believer! I wouldn’t have thought that I would use dry yeast. I always thought dry yeast was inferior to its liquid counterpart. I was wrong…this yeast performed perfectly. A thorough ferment, very clean and the beer finished clear. I will definitely use again!
August 25, 2022
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 1 out of 5
Stalled fermentation
Last 2 batches this yeast stalled. Same temp and recipe I always use. I'm switching to w 34-70 . I no longer recommend us 05.
August 23, 2022
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great quality yeast.
My ale go to yeast. Used many times. Great results.
August 20, 2022
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
excelent yeast
This yeast is axcelent and provide a very neutral fermentation with a good attenuation
July 25, 2022
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
 
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