SafAle T-58
Dry Ale yeast from Fermentis.
Lab
Fermentis· Ale · Dry · T-58
Fermentis· Ale · Dry · T-58Specs
Attenuation
72–78%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
12–25°C
54–77°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Medium
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈11% 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.
Potential substitutes for SafAle T-58
Usually used in
HefeweizenWeissbier & Witbier
Common questions
- What is SafAle T-58's attenuation?
- 72–78% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment SafAle T-58 at?
- 12–25°C is the recommended range.
- Does SafAle T-58 produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. SafAle T-58 is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is SafAle T-58 good for?
- Hefeweizen and Weissbier & Witbier.
- What can I substitute for SafAle T-58?
- WLP565 Belgian Saison I Ale Yeast, 3724 Belgian Saison, and OYL-027 Belgian Saison I.
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