Wyeast 3711 French Saison vs Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison: which to use
Wyeast 3711 French Saison: Wyeast · Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison: WyeastThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation77 to 83 % (80% typical, can go higher)
Alcohol tolerance12 % tolerance
Fermentation temp18 to 25 C (65 to 77 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | Wyeast 3711 French Saison: Wyeast · Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison: Wyeast |
|---|---|
| Wyeast 3711 French Saison temperature | 18 to 25 C (65 to 77 F) |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison temperature | 21 to 35 C (70 to 95 F) |
| Wyeast 3711 French Saison attenuation | 77 to 83 % (80% typical, can go higher) |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison attenuation | 76 to 80 % (78% typical, higher when warm) |
| Wyeast 3711 French Saison alcohol tolerance | 12 % tolerance |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison alcohol tolerance | 12 % tolerance |
| Wyeast 3711 French Saison flocculation | Low |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison flocculation | Low |
Notes
Both are French and Belgian saison strains, but 3711 finishes dry reliably across a wide range, while 3724 is the classic Dupont strain that stalls unless fermented hot.
Choose 3711 for a dependable dry saison without babysitting the temperature.
Choose 3724 for the definitive Dupont character, if you can hold a hot ferment to push it dry.
The strains in full
Sources: Wyeast 3711 French Saison specification (Brewer's Friend) · Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison specification (Brewer's Friend)