Young's Dried Active Yeast - 100g

Young's Dried Active Yeast 100g

Young's Dried Active Yeast is a general-purpose brewing yeast in an economical 100g tub, ideal for homebrewers who make several batches rather than buying individual yeast sachets. Young's describes it as a standard brewing yeast that can be used for both beer and wine, with the yeast particularly suited to beer and lower-alcohol wines.

What Is It Best For?

• Home-brew beer
• Lower-alcohol wines
• Country and fruit-wine recipes that call for a general-purpose yeast
• Regular brewers who want a larger, economical pack of dried active yeast

How to Use Young's Dried Active Yeast

Use approximately 1 level teaspoon per 4.5 litres (1 UK gallon), unless your recipe specifies otherwise. Add the yeast to the prepared wort or must and stir in. A warm fermentation of around 21–24°C helps the yeast activate quickly.

Always follow the instructions in your beer or wine recipe where they give a different yeast quantity or fermentation temperature.

General-Purpose Yeast or Specialist Yeast?

This is a useful everyday brewing yeast rather than a style-specific strain. If a recipe requires a particular yeast character, higher alcohol tolerance or specialist fermentation performance, choose a dedicated beer or wine yeast instead. For straightforward beer and lower-alcohol wine making, the 100g tub offers a convenient and economical option.

Product Details

• Brand: Young's
• Pack size: 100g
• Type: Dried active brewing yeast
• Suitable for: Beer and wine
• Best suited to: Beer and lower-alcohol wines
• Typical use rate: Approximately 1 level teaspoon per 4.5 litres

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as yeast nutrient?
No. This product is the active yeast that carries out fermentation. Yeast nutrient is a separate brewing ingredient that may be called for by some wine and fermentation recipes.

Can I use it for country wine?
Yes. It can be used for wine making and is a practical general-purpose option for country and fruit wines where a specialist strain is not required.

Is it suitable for high-alcohol wine?
Young's positions this yeast as more suited to beer and lower-alcohol wines. For high-strength wines, dessert wines or recipes that specify a high-alcohol-tolerance strain, choose a specialist wine yeast.

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