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Belgian Abbey Style Ale

Wyeast (WY1214)AleLiquid
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About

A widely used and alcohol tolerant Abbey style yeast that is suitable for a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a nice ester profile as well as slightly spicy alcohol notes. It can be slow to start; however, it attenuates well.

Flavor Profile

Nice ester profile with slightly spicy alcohol notes. Fruity with hints of plum and banana, balanced by subtle phenolic spiciness.

fruityspicyestery
Banana
2
Tropical Fruit
1
Stone Fruit
3
Red Apple
1
Clove
2
Pepper
2
Spicy
2
Malty
1
Neutral
1
Alcoholic
2

Best For

Strong Ale, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Ale, Witbier, Oktoberfest, Winter Beers

Provenance

"Belgian abbey-style yeast derived from traditional Trappist monastery brewing."

Origin Details

Place
Belgium

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
68 - 79°F
Attenuation
74 - 78%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
12%