SafAle™ BW-20 Fermentis Specialty yeast selected for the production of wheat beers having neutral fruity flavors with specific phenolic character (clove and peppery notes). Yeast that doesn’t completely ferment maltotriose giving some mouthfeel to the beer. Yeast having a medium sedimentation forms no clumps but a powdery haze when resuspended in the beer.
Storage
The product must be stored/transported in dry conditions and protected from direct sunlight. For less than 6 months, the product can be stored/transported at ambient temperature below 25°C (77°F) without affecting its performances. Peaks up to 40°C (104°F) are allowed for a limited period of time (less than 5 days). Fermentis recommends a long-term storage at a controlled temperature (below 15°C/59°F), once the product arrives to the final destination.
Shelf life
36 months from production date. Refer to “best before” date printed on the sachet. Opened sachets must be sealed and stored at 4°C (39°F) or lower and used within 7 days of opening. Do not use soft or damaged sachets.
Each Fermentis yeast is developed under a specific production scheme and benefits from the know-how of the Lesaffre group, world leader in yeast manufacturing. This guarantees the highest microbiological purity and maximum fermentation activity.
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Esters | High-Medium |
| Total Sup. Alcohols | High-Medium |
| Apparent Attenuation | 77-83% |
| Sedimentation Time | Medium |
| Alcohol Tolerance | N/A |
| Phenolic Off-Flavor | + |
| Dosage / Temperature | 50 to 80 g/hl at ideally 18-26°C (64.4-78.8°F) |
| Suggested Style | Belgian Ale (Witbier, Belgian Pale Ale) |