SafAle BE-256 vs LalBrew Abbaye: which to use
SafAle BE-256: Fermentis · LalBrew Abbaye: LallemandThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation82 to 86 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | SafAle BE-256: Fermentis · LalBrew Abbaye: Lallemand |
|---|---|
| SafAle BE-256 temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F) |
| LalBrew Abbaye temperature | 17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F) |
| SafAle BE-256 attenuation | 82 to 86 % |
| LalBrew Abbaye attenuation | 77 to 83 % |
| SafAle BE-256 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| LalBrew Abbaye alcohol tolerance | 14 % ABV |
| SafAle BE-256 flocculation | Fast sedimentation |
| LalBrew Abbaye flocculation | Medium to high |
Notes
Both are high-attenuating dry abbey strains, but Abbaye tolerates 14% alcohol and shifts from spicy cool to tropical and banana when warm.
Choose BE-256 for a clean, dry, fast abbey ferment.
Choose Abbaye for a strong Belgian where you want temperature to steer the ester profile.
The strains in full
Sources: Fermentis SafAle BE-256 product page · Lallemand LalBrew Abbaye Technical Data Sheet