Fermentis WB-06 is a widely-used wheat beer yeast strain, known for its ability to produce a beautiful and delicate balance of banana esters and phenolic clove notes, typical to wheat beer styles.
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Recommended Fermentation Temperature: WB-06 performs well in a fermentation temperature range of 18-26°C (64-79°F).
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Attenuation: This yeast strain exhibits a medium attenuation, generally around 70-75%, which can contribute to a fuller mouthfeel in the finished beer.
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Alcohol Tolerance: The alcohol tolerance of WB-06 is around 9-11%, making it suitable for brewing a range of wheat beers with varying alcohol content.
Suitable Beer Styles: Given its profile, Fermentis WB-06 is suitable for a variety of wheat beer styles, such as:
- Hefeweizen
- Dunkelweizen
- Weizenbock
- Witbier
- Other Wheat-based Ale styles