WLP380 Hefeweizen IV Ale Yeast 
Large clove and phenolic aroma and flavor, with minimal banana. Refreshing citrus and apricot notes. Crisp, drinkable hefeweizen. Less flocculent than WLP300, and sulfur production is higher. 
Attenuation: 73-80%
Flocculation: Low
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium

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Reviews:

"I've used it a couple of times"
By: Brian O
Date: January 22, 2008
Beers brewed: Heffeweizen
Comments: This Heffeweizen IV yeast can be a bit cranky. I've used it a couple of times. The first time I had a lag time of 96 to 104 hours. This was without a starter. The second time I used it I made a starter and happily the yeast took off within 24 hours. I highly, highly recommend that you use a starter with this yeast. It's worth the effort.

" ... my favorite hefe yeast"
By: Drew
Date: September 01, 2007
Beers brewed: Hefe
Comments: This is my favorite hefe yeast. I know the package says optimal temp is 66-70. Make a starter and try it between 62-62. You will get this wonderful spiciness with a hint of clove. It is absolutely fantastic!

" ... made for a good beer for cooler evenings"
By: kdog630
Date: August 20, 2007
Beers brewed: Dunkel Weiss
Comments: This yeast was excellent for the darker wheat I brewed. Spicier and less fruity character made for a good beer for cooler fall and winter evenings.

" ... very spicy and full of clove"
By: Jim Snook in San Diego
Date: August 14, 2007
Beers brewed: Hefeweizen
Comments: Brewed a standard Hefeweizen and the final product was very spicy and full of clove, with a little banana. This is about the opposite of WLP300 in terms of the clove/banana profile in my experience. Both are great strains, when I want clove I go with this one. Fermentation was quick and I recommend a blow-off tube.

"I'm pleasantly surprised"
By: Dan
Date: June 13, 2007
Beers brewed: Hefeweizen
Comments: I'm very happy with this yeast strain, but I'm noticing a very pronounced banana smell with the yeast. This is something I wasn't expecting with this yeast strain, but I'm pleasantly surprised by it.

"Rocks!"
By: Anonymous
Date: March 21, 2007
Beers brewed: Hefe Weizen
Comments: This stuff ROCKS! If you use this yeast, be sure to use a "blow-off tube." An ordinary airlock will have krausen coming through it within a day!

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