Product Details
3944 Belgian Witbier Yeast.
Probable origin: Hoegaarden Belgium
Beer Styles: White Beer Grand Cru Doubles Spiced beers
Commercial examples may include: Celis Wit Hoegaarden Blanc de Brugge
Unique properties: A yeast with complex flavor profile which produces a spicey phenolic character with low ester production. Phenols tend to dominate most flavors and dissipates with age. Ferments fairly dry with a finish which compliments malted and unmalted wheat and oats. Sometimes used in conjunction with lactic acid bacteria to produces a sharper finish. This strain may be a slow starting yeast with true top cropping characteristics. Flocculation is low with yeast staying suspended with proteins in a well designed beer. Alcohol tolerance approximately 10-11% ABV. Flocculation - medium; apparent attenuation 72-76%. (62-75?? F16-24?? C)
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