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. This strain is prone to stalling at approximately 1.035; racking or slight aeration will encourage it to finish fermentation.

Specifications:

• Attenuation: 74 – 78%

• Flocculation: Low

• Temp. Range: 64 – 80 F

• Alcohol Tolerance: 12%

Suggested Substitutions*:

• White Labs: WLP 570 – Belgian Golden Ale

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