{"product_id":"safale-us-05","title":"SafAle US-05 (American Ale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean American Fermentation • Lets Hops Shine • The Craft Brewing Workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafAle US-05 is the definitive American ale yeast, prized for a remarkably clean, neutral fermentation that puts hops and malt front and center. Derived from the famous Chico strain, it has fermented more homebrewed pale ales and IPAs than any other dry yeast, delivering consistent, predictable results batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 81% attenuation and medium flocculation, US-05 ferments thoroughly for a crisp, well-attenuated finish while staying in suspension long enough to clean up after itself, then settling into a firm sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally clean and neutral fermentation character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low ester production across its temperature range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, dry finish that sharpens hop bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent profile that lets hops shine unobstructed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle citrus note when fermented at the warm end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented cool, US-05 is nearly lager-like in its neutrality; pushed warmer, it stays remarkably restrained, picking up only a faint fruitiness. That forgiving nature makes it one of the most reliable strains a homebrewer can pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafAle US-05 is a staple ingredient in many American craft beer styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Amber Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a dependable choice for any recipe where the brewer wants the ingredients, not the yeast, to define the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch one 11.5 g sachet into 5 gallons of standard-gravity wort, fermenting at 59–72°F. The cool end of the range produces the cleanest, crispest profile, while warmer fermentations finish faster with a touch more fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor hop-forward beers, hold fermentation around 64–66°F and dry hop near the end of active fermentation to preserve delicate aromatics against a spotless backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation: 81%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlocculation: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation Temperature: 59–72°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 11.5 g dry sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: American pale ales, IPAs, ambers, stouts, cream ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a West Coast IPA, a sessionable pale ale, or simply want a fermentation you never have to worry about, SafAle US-05 provides the clean, consistent performance that built American craft brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930665574598,"sku":null,"price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/safale-us-05.png?v=1781147885","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/safale-us-05","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}