Best yeast for Belgian dubbel and abbey ale
LalBrew Abbaye (Lallemand)The single best dry strain for Belgian dubbel and abbey ale, and the number that decides it.
Use LalBrew Abbaye. For Belgian dubbel and abbey ale it is the strongest match on the numbers that matter.
Gauge readout
Attenuation77 to 83 %
Alcohol tolerance14 % ABV
Fermentation temp17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Why this strain
| Style | Belgian dubbel and abbey ale |
|---|---|
| Recommended strain | LalBrew Abbaye (Lallemand) |
| Fermentation temperature | 17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 77 to 83 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 14 % ABV |
Notes
For a Belgian dubbel or abbey ale, LalBrew Abbaye is the target strain. It carries the spice and dark fruit the style wants and tolerates 14% alcohol, so it works from a light abbey blond up to a strong dubbel.
Ferment warm for tropical and banana ester, cooler for a more restrained spicy profile. Give a strong wort nutrient and oxygen so it finishes cleanly.