Choosing the right yeast is one of the most important decisions in homebrewing. Liquid yeast typically offers a wider variety of specialized strains, while dry yeast provides convenience, longer shelf life, and easier storage. Both formats can produce exceptional beer, and the best choice depends on your beer style, fermentation conditions, and personal brewing preferences. You can view a summary of the major liquid and dry yeast brands here.
One detail worth mentioning: Although White Labs is traditionally associated with liquid yeast, it now also offers dry yeast strains.
Yeast Substitution Notes
The yeast substitutions provided in this database are intended as general recommendations for homebrewers. While some strains are close equivalents, others are functional alternatives that may produce
different fermentation characteristics, flavors, aromas, and attenuation levels. Yeast performance can vary depending on fermentation temperature, wort composition, pitching rate, and brewing conditions. Always consult the yeast manufacturer’s specifications before selecting a substitute. Product availability and strain specifications may change over time. This database is provided as a reference guide, and substitutions are not guaranteed to produce identical results.
| Yeast Strain | Type | Brand | Compatible Beer Styles | Attenuation (Typical) | Fermentation Temp (Typical) | Liquid Substitute | Liquid Match | Dry Substitute | Dry Match | Substitution Notes | Priority | Source / Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLP001 California Ale | Liquid | White Labs | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1056 American Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1056 American Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle US-05 | Dry | Fermentis | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | CellarScience CALI | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| CALI | Dry | CellarScience | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew BRY-97 | Dry | Lallemand | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle S-04 | Dry | Fermentis | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| Nottingham Ale | Dry | Lallemand | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP002 English Ale | Liquid | White Labs | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1968 London ESB Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP002 English Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1318 London Ale III | Liquid | Wyeast | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Imperial Yeast A38 Juice | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Verdant IPA | Dry | Lallemand | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A38 Juice | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A07 Flagship | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale | Liquid | White Labs | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Liquid | Wyeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | White Labs WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Munich Classic | Dry | Lallemand | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafLager W-34/70 | Dry | Fermentis | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Lallemand LalBrew Diamond Lager | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2124 Bohemian Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP830 German Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP830 German Lager | Liquid | White Labs | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Diamond Lager | Dry | Lallemand | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Voss Kveik | Dry | Lallemand | American IPA, Pale Ale, Experimental Ale | 75–85% | 70–95°F | Omega OYL-061 Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Both Voss-type yeasts; citrus expression varies with temperature. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-061 Voss Kveik | Liquid | Omega Yeast | American IPA, Pale Ale, Experimental Ale | 75–85% | 70–95°F | Omega OYL-061 Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Both Voss-type yeasts; citrus expression varies with temperature. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Abbaye | Dry | Lallemand | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3711 French Saison | Liquid | Wyeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | White Labs WLP590 French Saison Ale | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Belle Saison | Dry | Lallemand | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Top 25 | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1007 German Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | Altbier, Düsseldorf Altbier, German Amber Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | White Labs WLP036 Düsseldorf Alt | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute may be cleaner or less malt-forward. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1010 American Wheat | Liquid | Wyeast | American Wheat Beer, American Blonde Ale, Cream Ale | 70–78% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Functional Alternative | US-05 is cleaner; may reduce subtle wheat-yeast character. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1028 London Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1084 Irish Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | Irish Red Ale, Dry Irish Stout, Irish Extra Stout | 69–75% | 65–72°F | White Labs WLP004 Irish Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute lacks some characteristic Irish ale character. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1098 British Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP007 Dry English Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1099 Whitbread Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1187 Ringwood Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | English IPA, Best Bitter, English Pale Ale | 68–76% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP013 London Ale | Functional Alternative | Mangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell Ale | Functional Alternative | Fruitiness and flocculation differ; confirm attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1214 Belgian Abbey | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1272 American Ale II | Liquid | Wyeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1335 British Ale II | Liquid | Wyeast | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1388 Belgian Strong Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Blonde Ale, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgian Golden Strong Ale | 72–80% | 66–76°F | Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Abbaye has a different ester/phenol signature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1450 Denny’s Favorite 50 | Liquid | Wyeast | Imperial Stout, Barleywine, Double IPA, Strong Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP090 San Diego Super Yeast | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | High-gravity performance depends on pitching, oxygen, and nutrition. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1469 West Yorkshire Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1728 Scottish Ale | Liquid | Wyeast | Scottish Export, Scottish Heavy, Wee Heavy | 69–75% | 60–70°F | White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is less malt-emphasizing; adjust fermentation temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 1762 Belgian Abbey II | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2007 Pilsen Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2035 American Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP840 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2112 California Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | California Common, Cream Ale, American Amber Ale | 67–77% | 58–68°F | White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | W-34/70 at cool lager temperatures differs from warm-fermented California Common yeast. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2206 Bavarian Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | Munich Helles, Dunkel, Märzen, Bock | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Clean lager fermentation, but malt emphasis and sulfur differ. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2278 Czech Pils | Liquid | Wyeast | Czech Premium Pale Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Czech Amber Lager | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Imperial Yeast L28 Urkel | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Diamond Lager | Functional Alternative | Diamond is a reliable lager substitute but not a Czech strain equivalent. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2308 Munich Lager | Liquid | Wyeast | Munich Helles, Dunkel, Märzen, Bock | 70–78% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Clean lager fermentation, but malt emphasis and sulfur differ. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2565 Kölsch | Liquid | Wyeast | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 2633 Oktoberfest Lager Blend | Liquid | Wyeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3056 Bavarian Wheat Blend | Liquid | Wyeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3333 German Wheat | Liquid | Wyeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3522 Belgian Ardennes | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Blonde Ale, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgian Golden Strong Ale | 72–80% | 66–76°F | White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Abbaye has a different ester/phenol signature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3638 Bavarian Wheat | Liquid | Wyeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3724 Belgian Saison | Liquid | Wyeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| 3944 Belgian Witbier | Liquid | Wyeast | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A01 House | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A04 Barbarian | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | English IPA, Best Bitter, English Pale Ale | 68–76% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP013 London Ale | Functional Alternative | Mangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell Ale | Functional Alternative | Fruitiness and flocculation differ; confirm attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A09 Pub | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A10 Darkness | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A15 Independence | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A24 Dry Hop | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| A43 Loki | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | American IPA, Pale Ale, Experimental Ale | 75–85% | 70–95°F | Omega OYL-061 Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Voss Kveik | Close Equivalent | Both Voss-type yeasts; citrus expression varies with temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| B44 Whiteout | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| B45 Gnome | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| B48 Triple Double | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| B56 Rustic | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| BELGIAN | Dry | CellarScience | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| ENGLISH | Dry | CellarScience | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| G01 Stefon | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| G03 Dieter | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| GERMAN | Dry | CellarScience | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| HAZY | Dry | CellarScience | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| HEFE | Dry | CellarScience | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| L05 Cablecar | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| L09 Que Bueno | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Munich Helles, Dunkel, Märzen, Bock | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Clean lager fermentation, but malt emphasis and sulfur differ. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| L13 Global | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| L17 Harvest | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| L28 Urkel | Liquid | Imperial Yeast | Czech Premium Pale Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Czech Amber Lager | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Diamond Lager | Functional Alternative | Diamond is a reliable lager substitute but not a Czech strain equivalent. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Farmhouse | Dry | Lallemand | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Köln | Dry | Lallemand | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew London | Dry | Lallemand | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Munich Wheat | Dry | Lallemand | German Kristallweizen, American Wheat Beer, Wheat Ale | 70–78% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Functional Alternative | Clean wheat fermentation; not suitable for classic clove-forward hefe profile. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew NovaLager | Dry | Lallemand | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP840 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| LalBrew Wit | Dry | Lallemand | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M10 Workhorse | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP840 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M15 Empire Ale | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M20 Bavarian Wheat | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M21 Belgian Wit | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M29 French Saison | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M36 Liberty Bell Ale | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M42 New World Strong Ale | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M44 US West Coast | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M47 Belgian Abbey | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M54 Californian Lager | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | California Common, Cream Ale, American Amber Ale | 67–77% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2112 California Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | W-34/70 at cool lager temperatures differs from warm-fermented California Common yeast. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M66 Hophead Ale | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M76 Bavarian Lager | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| M84 Bohemian Lager | Dry | Mangrove Jack’s | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-004 West Coast Ale I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-005 Irish Ale | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Irish Red Ale, Dry Irish Stout, Irish Extra Stout | 69–75% | 65–72°F | White Labs WLP004 Irish Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute lacks some characteristic Irish ale character. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-006 British Ale I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-007 British Ale II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-009 West Coast Ale II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-011 British Ale V | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-016 British Ale VIII | Liquid | Omega Yeast | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-017 Kolsch I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-018 Belgian Ale A | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-021 Hefeweizen Ale I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-022 Hefeweizen Ale II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-024 Belgian Ale D | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-026 French Saison | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-027 Belgian Saison II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-030 Belgian Wit | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-044 Kolsch II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-052 DIPA Ale | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Hazy IPA, New England IPA, American IPA | 72–80% | 66–74°F | Wyeast 1318 London Ale III | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Verdant IPA | Functional Alternative | Similar juicy style suitability, not necessarily identical strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-071 Lutra Kveik | Liquid | Omega Yeast | American IPA, Pale Ale, Experimental Ale | 75–85% | 70–95°F | Omega OYL-061 Voss Kveik | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Voss Kveik | Functional Alternative | Both Voss-type yeasts; citrus expression varies with temperature. Lutra is notably cleaner than Voss. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-101 Pilsner I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Czech Premium Pale Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Czech Amber Lager | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Diamond Lager | Functional Alternative | Diamond is a reliable lager substitute but not a Czech strain equivalent. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-106 German Lager I | Liquid | Omega Yeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-107 German Lager II | Liquid | Omega Yeast | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| OYL-500 Saisonstein’s Monster | Liquid | Omega Yeast | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle BE-134 | Dry | Fermentis | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Lallemand LalBrew Belle Saison | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle BE-256 | Dry | Fermentis | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle K-97 | Dry | Fermentis | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. K-97 is not strain-identical to classic Kölsch liquid strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle S-33 | Dry | Fermentis | English IPA, Best Bitter, English Pale Ale | 68–76% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP013 London Ale | Functional Alternative | Mangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell Ale | Functional Alternative | Fruitiness and flocculation differ; confirm attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle T-58 | Dry | Fermentis | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | White Labs WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. T-58 is not a direct witbier equivalent. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafAle WB-06 | Dry | Fermentis | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Functional Alternative | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. WB-06 can be more clove-forward/less banana-like than classic 3068. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafLager E-30 | Dry | Fermentis | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP840 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafLager S-189 | Dry | Fermentis | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | White Labs WLP840 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| SafLager S-23 | Dry | Fermentis | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP004 Irish Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Irish Red Ale, Dry Irish Stout, Irish Extra Stout | 69–75% | 65–72°F | Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute lacks some characteristic Irish ale character. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP005 British Ale | Liquid | White Labs | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP006 Bedford British Ale | Liquid | White Labs | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP007 Dry English Ale | Liquid | White Labs | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP013 London Ale | Liquid | White Labs | English IPA, Best Bitter, English Pale Ale | 68–76% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP013 London Ale | Functional Alternative | Mangrove Jack’s M36 Liberty Bell Ale | Functional Alternative | Fruitiness and flocculation differ; confirm attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP023 Burton Ale | Liquid | White Labs | ESB, English Bitter, English Porter, English Brown Ale | 67–75% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand London | Functional Alternative | English fruitiness and residual sweetness vary; London may attenuate differently. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Scottish Export, Scottish Heavy, Wee Heavy | 69–75% | 60–70°F | Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is less malt-emphasizing; adjust fermentation temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch | Liquid | White Labs | Kölsch, German Blonde Ale, American Blonde Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2565 Kölsch | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Köln is a useful dry option; fermentation profile and flocculation vary. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP036 Düsseldorf Alt Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Altbier, Düsseldorf Altbier, German Amber Ale | 72–78% | 58–68°F | White Labs WLP036 Düsseldorf Alt | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Köln | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute may be cleaner or less malt-forward. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP051 California V Ale | Liquid | White Labs | American Pale Ale, American IPA, American Amber Ale, American Blonde Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | White Labs WLP001 California Ale | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Close Equivalent | Clean American ale profile; minor ester and flocculation differences. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP090 San Diego Super Yeast | Liquid | White Labs | Imperial Stout, Barleywine, Double IPA, Strong Ale | 73–82% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1056 American Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | High-gravity performance depends on pitching, oxygen, and nutrition. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP099 Super High Gravity Ale | Liquid | White Labs | English Pale Ale, English Bitter, English Porter, Stout | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1098 British Ale | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Nottingham | Functional Alternative | Nottingham is generally cleaner and can attenuate more. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale | Liquid | White Labs | German Kristallweizen, American Wheat Beer, Wheat Ale | 70–78% | 64–72°F | Wyeast 1010 American Wheat | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle US-05 | Functional Alternative | Clean wheat fermentation; not suitable for classic clove-forward hefe profile. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP351 Bavarian Weizen Ale | Liquid | White Labs | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP380 Hefeweizen IV Ale | Liquid | White Labs | German Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock | 72–78% | 62–72°F | Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen | Close Equivalent | Lallemand Munich Classic | Close Equivalent | Banana/clove balance is sensitive to pitch rate and temperature. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP400 Belgian Wit Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale | 72–78% | 65–75°F | Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Wit | Functional Alternative | Spice/phenolic character differs among wit strains. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP500 Monastery Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP530 Abbey Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP540 Abbey IV Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 74–82% | 66–78°F | Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Abbaye | Functional Alternative | Distinct Belgian ester/phenol balance; not a strain-identical replacement. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP550 Belgian Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Belgian Tripel | 78–90% | 66–80°F | White Labs WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-256 | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute may have different fruitiness and attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP565 Belgian Saison I | Liquid | White Labs | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Some saison strains stall; BE-134 is diastatic and may finish much drier. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP566 Belgian Saison II | Liquid | White Labs | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | White Labs WLP565 Belgian Saison I | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Some saison strains stall; BE-134 is diastatic and may finish much drier. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP568 Belgian Style Saison Ale Blend | Liquid | White Labs | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | Wyeast 3711 French Saison | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Diastatic strains may overattenuate; verify handling and packaging stability. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Belgian Tripel | 78–90% | 66–80°F | Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-256 | Functional Alternative | Dry substitute may have different fruitiness and attenuation. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP590 French Saison Ale | Liquid | White Labs | Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Belgian Specialty Ale | 76–90% | 68–85°F | White Labs WLP565 Belgian Saison I | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafAle BE-134 | Functional Alternative | Some saison strains stall; BE-134 is diastatic and may finish much drier. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP800 Pilsner Lager | Liquid | White Labs | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager | Liquid | White Labs | Czech Premium Pale Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Czech Amber Lager | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils | Functional Alternative | Lallemand Diamond Lager | Functional Alternative | Diamond is a reliable lager substitute but not a Czech strain equivalent. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP810 San Francisco Lager | Liquid | White Labs | California Common, Cream Ale, American Amber Ale | 67–77% | 58–68°F | Wyeast 2112 California Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | W-34/70 at cool lager temperatures differs from warm-fermented California Common yeast. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP820 Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager | Liquid | White Labs | German Pilsner, Helles, Märzen, Vienna Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager | Close Equivalent | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Close Equivalent | Widely interchangeable lager options; verify temperature and diacetyl rest. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP833 German Bock Lager | Liquid | White Labs | Bock, Doppelbock, Dunkel, Märzen | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Dry option ferments cleanly but does not replicate bock-specific profile. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP838 Southern German Lager | Liquid | White Labs | Munich Helles, Dunkel, Märzen, Bock | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Clean lager fermentation, but malt emphasis and sulfur differ. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP840 American Lager | Liquid | White Labs | American Light Lager, American Lager, International Pale Lager | 74–82% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2035 American Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Classic clean lager option; may differ in sulfur production. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |
| WLP860 Munich Helles | Liquid | White Labs | Munich Helles, Dunkel, Märzen, Bock | 70–78% | 48–58°F | Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager | Functional Alternative | Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 | Functional Alternative | Clean lager fermentation, but malt emphasis and sulfur differ. | Alphabetical | Manufacturer product catalogs; verify current SKU and specs |