Wyeast Liquid Belgian Ale Yeast

3787 produces a nice balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, making it desirable for use in other Belgian style ales as well A classic Abbey strain for brewing Belgian dubbel or Belgian tripel Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation A classic strain for Belgian Dubbel or Tripel. Produces a balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, which can be manipulated with fermentation temperature. A true top cropping yeast (additional headspace is recommended), that will work over a broad temperature range. 3787 is a wonderful Belgian-style house strain. Attenuation: 74-78% Flocculation: Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 11-12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-78°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Dubbel Belgian Golden Strong Ale Belgian Specialty Ale Belgian Tripel Bière de Garde For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.      

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3711 is a very versatile strain that produces Saison or farmhouse style beers as well as other Belgian style beers Highly aromatic (estery), peppery, spicy and citrusy Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation A very versatile strain that produces Saison or farmhouse style biers as well as other Belgian style beers that are highly aromatic (estery), peppery, spicy and citrusy. This strain enhances the use of spices and aroma hops, and is extremely attenuative but leaves an unexpected silky and rich mouthfeel. This strain can also be used to re-start stuck fermentations or in high gravity beers. Attenuation: 77-83% Flocculation: Low Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-77°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Blond Ale Belgian Dark Strong Ale Belgian Golden Strong Ale Belgian Specialty Ale Bière de Garde Saison For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.   Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.    

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3944 is a versatile witbier yeast strain can be used in a variety of Belgian style ales Produces a complex flavor profile dominated by spicy phenolics with low to moderate ester production Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation This versatile witbier yeast strain can be used in a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a complex flavor profile dominated by spicy phenolics with low to moderate ester production. It is a great strain choice when you want a delicate clove profile not to be overshadowed by esters. It will ferment fairly dry with a slightly tart finish that compliments the use of oats, malted and unmalted wheat. This strain is a true top cropping yeast requiring full fermenter headspace of 33%. Attenuation: 72-76% Flocculation: Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 11-12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 62-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Dubbel Belgian Tripel Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Witbier For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.   Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.    

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3522 is one of the great and versatile strains for the production of classic Belgian style ales Produces a beautiful balance of delicate fruit esters and subtle spicy notes, with neither one dominating Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation One of the great and versatile strains for the production of classic Belgian style ales. This strain produces a beautiful balance of delicate fruit esters and subtle spicy notes; with neither one dominating. Unlike many other Belgian style strains, this strain is highly flocculent and results in bright beers. Attenuation: 72-76% Flocculation: High Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-76°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Blond Ale Belgian Dark Strong Ale Belgian Dubbel Belgian Golden Strong Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Specialty Ale Belgian Tripel Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

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3763 contains a blend of lambic cultures that produce beer with a complex, earthy profile and a distinctive pie cherry sourness Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in West Flanders Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation Our blend of lambic cultures produce beer with a complex, earthy profile and a distinctive pie cherry sourness. Aging up to 18 months is required for a full flavor profile and acidity to develop. Specific proportions of a Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in West Flanders. Propagation of this culture is not recommended and will result in a change of the proportions of the individual components. This blend will produce a very dry beer due to the super-attenuative nature of the mixed cultures. Attenuation: 80% Flocculation: Low - High Alcohol Tolerance: 11% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-85°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin Fruit Lambic Gueuze Straight (Unblended) Lambic For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.      

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3724 is the classic farmhouse ale yeast. 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  Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation 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. Attenuation: 76-80% Flocculation: Low Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 70-95°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Saison For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

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1214 is a widely used and alcohol tolerant Abbey style yeast that is suitable for a variety of Belgian style ales  Produces a nice ester profile as well as slightly spicy alcohol notes Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation A widely used and alcohol tolerant Abbey yeast that is suitable for a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a nice ester profile as well as slightly spicy alcohol notes. It can be slow to start; however, it attenuates well. Attenuation: 74-78% Flocculation: Low Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 68-78°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Dark Strong Ale Belgian Dubbel Belgian Specialty Ale Belgian Tripel Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer Witbier For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.   Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.  

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1388 is the classic choice for brewing golden strong ale due to its high alcohol tolerance and complex ester profile with subtle phenolics Malt flavors and aromas will remain even with a well attenuated dry, tart finish Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation The classic choice for brewing golden strong ales. This alcohol tolerant strain will produce a complex ester profile balanced nicely with subtle phenolics. Malt flavors and aromas will remain even with a well attenuated dry, tart finish. It may continue to produce CO2 for an extended period after packaging or collection. Attenuation: 74-78% Flocculation: Low Alcohol Tolerance: 12-13% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-80°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Belgian Blond Ale Belgian Golden Strong Ale Belgian Specialty Ale Belgian Tripel Bière de Garde Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.  

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1762 is an excellent yeast strain for use in Belgian dark strong ales A relatively “clean profile” allows a rich malt and distinctive ethanol character to shine Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation Originating from the legendary Rochefort brewery in Belgium, this strain ferments clean, even in high gravity situations.  The fermentation esters tend to pair well with some of the rich caramel, toffee and raisin flavors extracted from the dark crystal malts typically used in the production of the style. An excellent yeast strain for use in Belgian dark strong ales. This strain has a relatively “clean profile” which allows a rich malt and distinctive ethanol character to shine. Delicate dried fruit esters can be produced when used at higher fermentation temperatures or in a high gravity wort. Attenuation: 73-77% Flocculation: Medium Alcohol Tolerance: 12% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: American Barleywine Belgian Blond Ale Belgian Dark Strong Ale Belgian Golden Strong Ale Belgian Specialty Ale Bière de Garde Russian Imperial Stout Strong Scotch Ale For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.   Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.  

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3278 blend contains yeast and bacteria cultures important to the production of spontaneously fermented beers of the Lambic region A Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in Brussels Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation This blend of yeast and bacteria comes from a Belgian Brewery and is maintained with a selection of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which include Belgian-style wheat beer yeast, a sherry yeast, Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast, Brettomyces Lambicus yeast, Lactobacillus Delbruckii, and finally Pediococcus Cerevisiae. While amazingly complex, this mixture does not include all the possible cultures found in Belgian Lambics. However, it is representative of the organisms which are most important for the desirable flavor components of these beer styles. Attenuation: 70-80% Flocculation: Low - High Alcohol Tolerance: 11% Optimum Fermentation Temp: 63-75°F Cell Count: 100 Billion Styles: Flanders Red Ale Lambic Gueuze Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast. Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

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