3068 Weihenstephan Weizen
Liquid Wheat yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Wheat · Liquid · 3068
Wyeast· Wheat · Liquid · 3068Specs
Attenuation
73–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–24°C
64–75°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Low
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈10% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF+
Clove & spice
Throws phenolics — the clove and spice notes (4-vinyl-guaiacol) behind hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons. Expect a spicy character, not a clean one.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Potential substitutes for 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen
Usually used in
HefeweizenWheatsWeissbier & Fruit Beers
Common questions
- What is the 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen equivalent?
- Weizen I, G01 Stefon, OYL-021 Hefeweizen Ale I, and WLP380 Hefeweizen IV Ale Yeast — the same strain from other labs, the Weihenstephan 3068 (WLP380) strain.
- What is 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen's attenuation?
- 73–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen at?
- 18–24°C is the recommended range.
- Does 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen good for?
- Hefeweizen, Wheats, and Weissbier & Fruit Beers.
- What can I substitute for 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen?
- M20 Bavarian Wheat Yeast.
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