BELGIAN ALE O
| Brand: | Omega Yeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
With balanced fruit and phenolics, this Trappist ale yeast's clean and dry profile carries a signature sharp tasting, slightly acidic finish that the thought-to-be brewery of origin describes as acidulous. Welcomes high gravity. Belgian profile is toned down compared to Abbey Ale C (OYL-018) and Belgian Ale W (OYL-028).
Brewing Properties of BELGIAN ALE O
The functional properties of brewing yeasts have a direct impact on the performance, quality and economics of the resulting beer.
| Alcohol Tolerance The alcohol tolerance determines the ABV at which yeast cells go dormant and stop fermenting. |
12% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
74-80% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium |
| Optimal Temperature The optimal temperature is the range in which the yeast performs best without putting off any off-flavors. Pitching the yeast into wort usually happens at the low end of the temperature range. |
66-72° F (19-22° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find BELGIAN ALE O anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using BELGIAN ALE O
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the BELGIAN ALE O yeast:
Ales
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