White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale vs Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity: which to use
White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale: White Labs · Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity: WyeastThe 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 · Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity: Wyeast |
|---|---|
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale temperature | 19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F) |
| Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity temperature | 18 to 26 C (64 to 78 F) |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale attenuation | 75 to 80 % (77.5% typical) |
| Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity attenuation | 74 to 78 % (76% typical) |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale alcohol tolerance | High tolerance |
| Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity alcohol tolerance | 12 % tolerance |
| White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale flocculation | Medium to high |
| Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity flocculation | Medium to high |
Notes
WLP530 and Wyeast 3787 are both the Westmalle Trappist strain, so they make the same fruity, spicy dubbel, tripel or dark strong ale.
Choose WLP530 if your shop stocks White Labs.
Choose Wyeast 3787 for the smack-pack; 3787 is marketed for high gravity but both hold up in a big Belgian wort.
The strains in full
Sources: White Labs WLP530 Abbey Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Wyeast 3787 Trappist High Gravity specification (Brewer's Friend) · Brewstock Beer Yeast Comparison Chart (White Labs / Wyeast / Omega / Fermentis / Lallemand cross-reference)