Safale US-05

[Monkey55]

Hey,

I just picked up a packet of Safale US-05 and the back says, "Final Gravity: low to medium."

What does mean? Medium to high abv beers? Does that mean that the yeast will eat up most of the fermentables?

Thanks
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[RCCOLA]

S-05, in my experience dries beers out pretty well. It's great for drier ales like IPA and APA. I usually get ~ 80% attenuation from it. Ex: 1.050SG down to 1.010FG.

 

[jonmohno]

Just dont pitch it at a high temp like above 70 you may get fruit.

 

[mudarra]

My favorite yeast!

It likes cooler fermentation temps (62 deg is nice), if you want a really clean tasting beer.
Attenuation will be in the 80% arena. Perfect for normal gravity beers where you desire a dry crisp finish.

 

[marubozo]

Like others have said, it's a great all-purpose yeast for many beer styles. Ferment it on the cool side and you'll definitely get a very crisp, clean, and slightly dry finish. I like to use it in a lot of pale ales if I'm not looking for any yeast character. Usually finishes with 80% attenuation give or take a few points.

 

[Monkey55]

Thanks for the info!!!!!

I'm trying to learn something new everyday.. Ok, well not everyday.. just something new about homebrewing..

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