Belgian Saison II Ale Yeast
| Brand: | White Labs |
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| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus |
| STA1 gene: | Yes |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This strain is a moderate phenol producer with clove-like flavor and aromatic notes present in finished beer.Some fruit-forward ester production provides a balance between fruit and spice aroma and flavors.
#clove #fruity #spicy
Brewing Properties of Belgian Saison II Ale Yeast
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. |
Medium% |
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| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
78-85% |
| 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. |
68-78° F (20-26° C) |
Common Beer Styles using Belgian Saison II Ale Yeast
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Belgian Saison II Ale Yeast yeast:
Saison
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