Belgian Saison
| Brand: | Wyeast |
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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 the classic farmhouse ale yeast. A traditional yeast that is spicy with complex aromatics, including bubble gum. It is very tart and dry on the palate with a mild fruitiness. Expect a crisp, mildly acidic finish that will benefit from elevated fermentation temperatures. This strain is notorious for a rapid and vigorous start to fermentation, only to stick around 1.035 S.G. Fermentation will finish, given time and warm temperatures. Warm fermentation temperatures, at least 90 °F (32 °C), or the use of a secondary strain can accelerate attenuation.
Brewing Properties of Belgian Saison
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. |
76-80% |
| 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. |
70-95° F (21-35° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find Belgian Saison anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using Belgian Saison
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Belgian Saison yeast:
Saison
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