Belgian Golden Ale Yeast (WLP570)
From: White Labs
Type: Yeast
• Packet: Liquid
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus
STA1 gene: Yes
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From East Flanders, this yeast is versatile in that it can produce low to high gravity Belgian beers up to12% ABV. A combination of fruitiness and phenolic characteristics dominate the flavor profile.
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Brewing Properties of Belgian Golden 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. |
High% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
73-78% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Low |
| 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. |
68-75° F (20-24° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeasts
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Common Beer Styles using Belgian Golden Ale Yeast
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Belgian Golden Ale Yeast yeast:
Belgian Ales
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