Fermentis Safale US-05 Yeast x 500g Brick

$120.00

500g Brick of the famous Fermentis US-05 American ale yeast producing well-balanced beers with low diacetyl and a clean, crisp end palate.

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Description

The Safale US-05 500 g brick delivers the same industry-standard American ale yeast in a bulk format purpose-built for volume brewing. At approximately 44% less per batch compared to individual 11.5 g sachets, this repacked brick lets you run West Coast IPAs, American pale ales, and wheat beers all season without constantly restocking — and without any compromise on fermentation performance.

Parameter	Range
Fermentation Temperature	12–25°C (optimum 15–22°C)
Apparent Attenuation	73–80%
Flocculation	Medium–High
Alcohol Tolerance	~11% ABV
Pitching Rate	50–80 g per hL
Format	500 g repacked brick (approx. 4–5 standard batches)

Brewing Notes

US-05 is defined by its exceptionally clean fermentation profile — almost no esters or off-flavours regardless of temperature, making it the most transparent canvas in the dry yeast market for showcasing your hop and malt selections. Ferment anywhere from 15°C for maximum crispness up to 22°C for a slightly rounder, faster ferment. Once opened, reseal the brick in an airtight container and store below 10°C in the fridge; expect 4–5 full-strength batches (23 L at 1.060) from a single brick. Weigh your dose rather than scooping for consistent results batch-to-batch.

Beer Styles & Brewing Tips

West Coast IPA & Pale Ale — US-05’s clean finish is ideal; dry hopping at the end of primary (17–18°C) maximises biotransformation potential.
American Blonde & Kolsch-Style — ferment at 15–16°C and cold condition for 1–2 weeks; rivals many liquid lager strains in crispness.
American Wheat & SMASH Beers — the neutral profile lets a single malt or a single hop variety express itself without interference.
High-Gravity Ales — at up to 11% ABV tolerance, US-05 handles double IPAs and strong ales with consistent attenuation.

In the Glass: Neutral and clean above everything else — crystal-clear golden to amber depending on recipe, with whatever aroma your hops and malts project. The palate is crisp and dry, finishing clean and refreshing with no distracting yeast-derived character.

Safale US-05 500 g bricks are in stock and ship Australia-wide from our Queensland warehouse. Stocking up for a brewing season? Contact Yeast Platform for bulk pricing on multiple bricks.

Recommended Hops for This Yeast

US-05’s clean neutrality makes it the best possible vehicle for hop character — every addition comes through clearly. Classic American and new Australian varieties all perform brilliantly.

Cascade — the quintessential American hop; grapefruit and floral notes that defined the craft beer movement
Simcoe — pine, passion fruit, and tropical; a dual-purpose powerhouse for bittering and dry hopping
Amarillo — orange blossom and tangerine; adds a soft citrus dimension that complements US-05’s clean base
El Dorado — watermelon, stone fruit, and pear candy; excellent late-addition and dry-hop variety for juicy pales