A. The yeast can account for anywhere between 30-70% of the final result. With kit
beers, the more you pay, the better the yeast quality will be. Hence why cheaper
beers have very little flavour. For best results, use one of the yeasts below.
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Morgans Yeast
Morgans Ale Yeast
An ale yeast which is better than most Kit beer yeasts. This is the same Yeast that Morgans supply in their Export Range.
$2.50
15-30 Degrees
Morgans Lager Yeast
A Lager yeast which is better than most Kit beer yeasts. This is the same Yeast that Morgans supply in their Export Range.
$2.50
15-30 Degrees
Brew Cellar Yeast
This is same yeast that is supplied in the Morgans Chairmans Selection range of Beer kits.
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Brewcellar Premium Ale Yeast
A top fermenting English Ale yeast. Very compact sediment for high beer clarity.
$ 4.95
18-22 Degrees
Brewcellar Wheat Beer Yeast
A top fermenting German Ale yeast most suitable for Belgian style wheat beers.
$ 4.95
18-22 Degrees
Brewcellar American Ale Yeast
The most famous Ale yeast strain in America. Balanced beers with a very clean, crisp end Palate.
$ 5.95
18-22 Degrees
Brewcellar English Ale Yeast
Will leave a relatively high final gravity. Produces strong tasting bitter beer, stout, weizen, and hefe weizen.
$ 5.95
18-22 Degrees
Brewcellar Premium Lager Yeast
Originating in Berlin, bottom fermenting to produce fruity, estery notes.
$ 5.95
12-15 degrees
Brewcellar European Lager Yeast
A famous strain from Weihenstephan in Germany. The most popular lager yeast worldwide. Similar to the W34/70
This is a true, bottom fermenting lager yeast originating from the famous VLB Institute in Germany. Produces continental-style lagers with a fruity estery note. Click here for more info
Similar to the S23 but more neutral in flavour in flavour. It produces a very crisp, clean and refreshing lager. Click here for more info. Please note this is currently not available. Use the Brewcellar Premium Lager yeast instead.
A well-known, commercial English beer yeast, selected for its fast fermentation character and its ability to form a very compact sediment at the end of the fermentation, helping to improve beer clarity. Click here for more info
Recently renamed from US56 to US05, this is a popular, ready-to-pitch dry American ale yeast which produces well balanced beers with low diacetyl and a very clean, crisp end palate. Click here for more info
Known for its high ester, spicy and peppery flavour profile, able to tolerate high alcohol conditions (up to 11.5% v/v). Click here for more info. Great alternative to the S33.
ISpecially selected for wheat beer and weizen beer styles, Safbrew WB-06 produces subtle ester and phenol flavors typical of these styles of beer. Click here for more info
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15-24 degrees
K97
A German Ale yeast which produces a cleaner, smoother less fruity beer than in a English Ale. Ideal for Belgian style Wheat beers. Please note that this yeast is currently not available. Click here for more info Please note this is currently not available. Use the Brewcellar Wheat Lager yeast instead, or WB-06Safwheat/ Safale K97
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15-24 degrees
Muntons Yeast
Munton's Premium Gold
It is an excellent yeast for all types of ales, with a clean flavour profile.