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Belgian High Gravity

Wyeast (WY3787)AleLiquid
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About

A classic strain for brewing Belgian dubbel or Belgian tripel. This Abbey strain produces a nice balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, making it desirable for use in other Belgian style ales as well. A flocculent, true top cropping yeast (additional headspace is recommended), that will work over a broad temperature range. This strain makes a great Belgian style house strain.

Flavor Profile

Nice balance of complex fruity esters and spicy phenolics. Classic abbey character suitable for dubbels and tripels. True top cropping yeast.

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

Best For

Belgian Ales

Provenance

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

Origin Details

Place
Belgium

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
64 - 79°F
Attenuation
74 - 78%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
11%