Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Gauge readout
Attenuation73 to 77 % (75% typical)
Alcohol tolerance10 % tolerance
Fermentation temp18 to 24 C (64 to 75 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Wyeast (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting wheat strain (Weihenstephan 68) |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 24 C (64 to 75 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 73 to 77 % (75% typical) |
| Alcohol tolerance | 10 % tolerance |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for Hefeweizen, weissbier, dunkelweizen, weizenbock.
Character: Classic weissbier banana and clove; stays cloudy.
The Weihenstephan 68 wheat strain in liquid form, the Wyeast counterpart to WLP300 and the reference for a Bavarian hefeweizen. Its low flocculation keeps the beer cloudy. Fermentation temperature and pitch rate set the clove-to-banana balance, so pick a target and hold it steady.
Substitutes and styles
Sources: Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen specification (Brewer's Friend)