Best yeast for saison and farmhouse ale
LalBrew Belle Saison (Lallemand)The single best dry strain for saison and farmhouse ale, and the number that decides it.
Use LalBrew Belle Saison. For saison and farmhouse ale it is the strongest match on the numbers that matter.
Gauge readout
Attenuation86 to 94 %
Alcohol tolerance15 % ABV
Fermentation temp20 to 35 C (68 to 95 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Why this strain
| Style | saison and farmhouse ale |
|---|---|
| Recommended strain | LalBrew Belle Saison (Lallemand) |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 to 35 C (68 to 95 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 86 to 94 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 15 % ABV |
Notes
For a dry, spicy saison, LalBrew Belle Saison is the target strain. As a diastaticus yeast it attenuates 86 to 94%, giving the bone-dry farmhouse finish, and it throws the pepper and fruit the style is known for when fermented warm.
Let it run hot, up to 30 C or more, or it can stall partway and leave the beer sweet and under-attenuated. Keep it away from equipment you use for low-attenuation beers, because it ferments sugars other strains leave behind.
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Sources: Lallemand LalBrew Belle Saison Technical Data Sheet