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Flanders Specialty Ale

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About

Flanders Specialty Ale is a single strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from a fascinating Belgian producer of a wide array of traditional Belgian beer styles. This is a versatile yeast that will ferment fairly dry and produce a balanced flavor and aroma profile laced with a myriad of esters and phenols.

Flavor Profile

Flanders-style ale yeast. Complex fruity esters with subtle sourness. Belgian character.

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Banana
1
Tropical Fruit
1
Stone Fruit
2
Citrus
1
Red Apple
2
Green Apple
1
Pepper
1
Malty
1
Acidic
2

Best For

Flanders red, oud bruin, sour brown ales, Belgian sour styles

Provenance

"Mixed culture inspired by the Flemish red and brown ale tradition."

Origin Details

Place
Flanders, Belgium

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
68 - 81°F
Attenuation
78 - 82%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
14%