Saison-Brett Blend
| Brand: | Wyeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast Blend |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus, Brettanomyces |
| STA1 gene: | Yes |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
A blend of two saison strains and Brettanomyces creates a dry and complex ale. Classic earthy and spicy farmhouse character meets tropical and stone fruit esters. Aging brings elevated Brett flavor. Expect high attenuation with this blend.
Brewing Properties of Saison-Brett Blend
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. |
80-90% |
| 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. |
65-80° F (18-27° C) |
Common Beer Styles using Saison-Brett Blend
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Saison-Brett Blend yeast:
Saison, Brett, Sour Ale & Belgian Strong Ale
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