Biocatalytic reduction of 2-fluorocinnamyl alcohols mediated by Saccharomyces cerevisiae was investigated in phosphate buffer solutions. Product analysis clearly showed that (S)-2-fluoro-3-arylpropanols were afforded in high yields with up to 92% ee value.Biocatalytic reduction of 2-fluorocinnamyl alcohols mediated by Saccharomyces cerevisiae was investigated in phosphate buffer solutions. Product analysis clearly showed that (S)-2-fluoro-3-arylpropanols were afforded in high yields with up to 92% ee.