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Belgian Wheat

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About

This strain is great for a wheat beer with more ester complexity than Hefeweizen Ale I (OYL-021) and Hefeweizen Ale II (OYL-022). The strain features apple, bubblegum, plum, and a lightly tart and dry finish. It supports malt and hop flavors well.

Flavor Profile

More ester complexity than typical hefeweizen. Apple, bubblegum, and plum notes with a lightly tart and dry finish. Supports malt and hop flavors well.

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Banana
2
Tropical Fruit
1
Stone Fruit
3
Citrus
1
Red Apple
3
Green Apple
1
Clove
1
Spicy
1
Malty
1
Neutral
1
Acidic
2

Best For

Hefeweizen, Ales

Provenance

"German wheat beer yeast from the Bavarian brewing tradition."

Origin Details

Place
Freising, Bavaria, Germany

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
64 - 73°F
Attenuation
72 - 76%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
12%