Wyeast 1056 American Ale vs SafAle US-05: which to use
Wyeast 1056 American Ale: Wyeast · SafAle US-05: FermentisThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation73 to 77 % (75% typical)
Alcohol tolerance10 % tolerance
Fermentation temp16 to 22 C (60 to 72 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | Wyeast 1056 American Ale: Wyeast · SafAle US-05: Fermentis |
|---|---|
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale temperature | 16 to 22 C (60 to 72 F) |
| SafAle US-05 temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F) |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale attenuation | 73 to 77 % (75% typical) |
| SafAle US-05 attenuation | 78 to 82 % |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale alcohol tolerance | 10 % tolerance |
| SafAle US-05 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale flocculation | Low to medium |
| SafAle US-05 flocculation | Medium sedimentation |
Notes
Wyeast 1056 and US-05 are both the Chico strain; blind tests find the beers very hard to tell apart, though 1056 flocculates a little harder and US-05 is more powdery.
Choose US-05 for convenience, cost and shelf life.
Choose Wyeast 1056 for a slightly clearer beer and the ability to repitch a liquid culture.
The strains in full
Sources: Wyeast 1056 American Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Brulosophy yeast comparison: SafAle US-05 vs Wyeast 1056 · Fermentis SafAle US-05 product page