SafAle K-97 German Ale Dry Yeast - Fermentis

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BREWER’S YEAST FOR DELICATE & HOPPED BEERS

Fermentis SafAle™ K-97 German ale brewer’s yeast producing subtle fermentation character. Depending on the conditions this yeast tends to present a floral and balanced fruity character. Ideal for delicate beers such as German Kolsch beers, and some versions of Session Beers. Suitable for heavily hopped beers and has the ability to form a large firm head when fermenting. Its lower attenuation profile makes for beers with a good mouthfeel. Made by Fermentis. 

Fermentis SafAle K-97 Yeast Features:

  • Fermentation Temperature: 59–68F 
  • Attenuation: 80–84%
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 9-11%

Fermentis SafAle K-97 is the perfect strain to ferment:

  • German Kolsch
  • German Alt
  • Berliner Weisse
  • Gose
  • NEIPA - New England IPAs
  • IPAs

Looking to brew a NEIPA?

Fermentis offers 3 great strains for brewing New England IPAs. Check out Fermentis New England IPA Yeast Strains post for more info on NEIPA style.

  • SafAle S-33 has the juiciest character and allows the release of intense hop tropical notes.
  • SafAle K-97 has the greenest, herbal and citrus side of the hop character.
  • SafAle S-04 releases more stone fruit notes and citrus character.

Additional information

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SKU

Y025

Yeast Disclaimer We strongly recommend ordering dry yeast in the summer months. We do include complimentary ice packs with all liquid yeasts. It is difficult to guarantee that the ice packs will survive the trip given transit times and particularly hot temperatures.
Yeast Format Dry
Flocculation Medium
Min Attenuation

80

Max Attenuation

84

Min Fermenting Temp

59

Max Fermenting Temp

68

TAKE IT EASY, TAKE E2U™

Till now, in the beer world, you had to take great care of yeasts prior to pitching. You had to rehydrate and acclimatize them while watching water and must temperature carefully.

With E2U™ active dry yeasts from fermentis, you can pitch directly or rehydrate; depending on your equipment, habits, and feelings. Fermentis yeast offers you the opportunity to make your life easier and eventually contribute to sustainability by saving water and energy. Any process you choose, we will be happy to ensure you the highest standards of quality, productivity, and security.

SAVE TIME. GET COMFORT. ACT GREEN.

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
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Mark S.
German Ale Yeast

A good all all-arounder. Very active and handles harvesting and reuse well. Neutral flavor, great for classic german ales, or modern hops or malt forward ales.

J
James H.
SafAle never lets me down

K-97 is a great workhorse yeast, a reliable alternative to Wyeast 2565.

C
Customer

SafAle K-97 German Ale Dry Yeast - Fermentis

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Carl M.

Bit more flavor than expected but good.

J
John G.
Great yeast

So far I've never had any issues with this yeast. It packs quite a punch in both flavor and activity during fermentation.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
86%
(24)
11%
(3)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
M
Mark S.
German Ale Yeast

A good all all-arounder. Very active and handles harvesting and reuse well. Neutral flavor, great for classic german ales, or modern hops or malt forward ales.

J
James H.
SafAle never lets me down

K-97 is a great workhorse yeast, a reliable alternative to Wyeast 2565.

C
Customer

SafAle K-97 German Ale Dry Yeast - Fermentis

C
Carl M.

Bit more flavor than expected but good.

J
John G.
Great yeast

So far I've never had any issues with this yeast. It packs quite a punch in both flavor and activity during fermentation.