This Belgian strain, traditionally used for wild yeast fermentations, produces a slightly tart beer with delicate mango and pineapple characteristics. It can also be used to produce effervescence when bottle-conditioning. Ferments quicker than typical Brettanomyces strains. WLP644 is packaged as normal Saccharomyces and the pitch rates are the same as Saccharomyces strains).

Specifications:

• Attenuation: 85 +%
• Flocculation: Low
• Temp. Range: 70 – 85 F
• Alcohol Tolerance: Med – High (8 -12%)

Suggested Substitutions*:

• Omega: Tropical IPA (OYL-200)

*Suggested yeast substitutions may not be an exact replacement, but they will be a very close approximation.