SafAle US-05 vs LalBrew Verdant IPA: which to use
SafAle US-05: Fermentis · LalBrew Verdant IPA: LallemandThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation78 to 82 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | SafAle US-05: Fermentis · LalBrew Verdant IPA: Lallemand |
|---|---|
| SafAle US-05 temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F) |
| LalBrew Verdant IPA temperature | 18 to 25 C (64 to 77 F) |
| SafAle US-05 attenuation | 78 to 82 % |
| LalBrew Verdant IPA attenuation | 75 to 82 % |
| SafAle US-05 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| LalBrew Verdant IPA alcohol tolerance | 12 % ABV |
| SafAle US-05 flocculation | Medium sedimentation |
| LalBrew Verdant IPA flocculation | Medium |
Notes
US-05 is neutral and stays out of the way; Verdant IPA leaves soft body and carries a beta-lyase enzyme that biotransforms hop compounds into extra fruit aroma.
Choose US-05 for a crisp, bitter West Coast IPA where the hops should read exactly as dosed.
Choose Verdant IPA for a hazy, juicy beer where you want the yeast to add apricot and tropical hop character.
The strains in full
Sources: Fermentis SafAle US-05 product page · Lallemand LalBrew Verdant IPA Technical Data Sheet · Lallemand LalBrew Verdant IPA product page