White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale vs LalBrew Abbaye: which to use
White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale: White Labs · LalBrew Abbaye: LallemandThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation75 to 80 % (77.5% typical)
Alcohol toleranceHigh tolerance
Fermentation temp19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale: White Labs · LalBrew Abbaye: Lallemand |
|---|---|
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale temperature | 19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F) |
| LalBrew Abbaye temperature | 17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F) |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale attenuation | 75 to 80 % (77.5% typical) |
| LalBrew Abbaye attenuation | 77 to 83 % |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale alcohol tolerance | High tolerance |
| LalBrew Abbaye alcohol tolerance | 14 % ABV |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale flocculation | Medium to high |
| LalBrew Abbaye flocculation | Medium to high |
Notes
WLP530 is the liquid Westmalle Trappist strain; LalBrew Abbaye is a dry general-purpose Belgian strain, and both cover dubbel and tripel with a high alcohol tolerance.
Choose Abbaye for a dry, shelf-stable strain you can pitch straight into a strong Belgian.
Choose WLP530 for the authentic Westmalle profile if you brew with liquid yeast.
The strains in full
Sources: White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Lallemand LalBrew Abbaye Technical Data Sheet