SafAle S-33 substitute: what to use instead
SafAle S-33 (Fermentis)If you cannot get SafAle S-33, this is the closest replacement and what changes.
Close, with a caveat. SafAle T-58, or Mangrove Jack's M31 for a fruitier finish is the nearest substitute for SafAle S-33, but it will not match on every point.
Gauge readout
Attenuation68 to 72 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
SafAle S-33 (Fermentis)
SafAle T-58Mangrove Jack's M31 for a fruitier finish
Original strain vs substitute
| Out of | SafAle S-33 (Fermentis) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | SafAle T-58, or Mangrove Jack's M31 for a fruitier finish |
| Original attenuation | 68 to 72 % |
| Original alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| Original temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F) |
Notes
S-33 is a low-attenuating, full-bodied Belgian-leaning strain; the closest dry substitutes are other body-forward Belgian ale yeasts.
The trap is attenuation: S-33 stops around 68 to 72% and leaves noticeable body and sweetness, while most Belgian strains finish drier. If you swap in a high-attenuation Belgian yeast you lose the soft, sweet body that is the reason to use S-33 in the first place.
What to buy instead
Related
Sources: Fermentis SafAle S-33 product page ยท Fermentis SafAle T-58 product page