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Belgian Saison

Wyeast (WY3724)AleLiquid
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About

This strain is the classic farmhouse ale yeast. A traditional yeast that is spicy with complex aromatics, including bubble gum. It is very tart and dry on the palate with a mild fruitiness. Expect a crisp, mildly acidic finish that will benefit from elevated fermentation temperatures. This strain is notorious for a rapid and vigorous start to fermentation, only to stick around 1.035 S.G. Fermentation will finish, given time and warm temperatures. Warm fermentation temperatures, at least 90 °F (32 °C), or the use of a secondary strain can accelerate attenuation.

Flavor Profile

Classic farmhouse character with complex spicy aromatics including bubble gum. Very tart and dry on the palate with mild fruitiness. Crisp, mildly acidic finish.

spicytartdry
Banana
2
Tropical Fruit
1
Stone Fruit
1
Citrus
1
Red Apple
1
Green Apple
1
Clove
2
Pepper
3
Spicy
3
Earthy
1
Acidic
3
Alcoholic
1

Best For

Saison

Provenance

"Belgian farmhouse yeast in the tradition of Wallonian saison breweries."

Origin Details

Place
Wallonia, Belgium

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
70 - 95°F
Attenuation
76 - 80%
Flocculation
bottom
Alcohol Tolerance
12%