Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison vs LalBrew Belle Saison: which to use
Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison: Wyeast · LalBrew Belle Saison: LallemandThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation76 to 80 % (78% typical, higher when warm)
Alcohol tolerance12 % tolerance
Fermentation temp21 to 35 C (70 to 95 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison: Wyeast · LalBrew Belle Saison: Lallemand |
|---|---|
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison temperature | 21 to 35 C (70 to 95 F) |
| LalBrew Belle Saison temperature | 20 to 35 C (68 to 95 F) |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison attenuation | 76 to 80 % (78% typical, higher when warm) |
| LalBrew Belle Saison attenuation | 86 to 94 % |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison alcohol tolerance | 12 % tolerance |
| LalBrew Belle Saison alcohol tolerance | 15 % ABV |
| Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison flocculation | Low |
| LalBrew Belle Saison flocculation | Low |
Notes
3724 is the classic Dupont liquid saison that stalls without heat; Belle Saison is a dry diastaticus strain that reliably finishes 86 to 94% attenuation.
Choose Belle Saison for a dependable, very dry farmhouse finish with no stall risk.
Choose 3724 for the authentic Dupont profile, accepting that it needs a hot ferment to finish.
The strains in full
Sources: Wyeast 3724 Belgian Saison specification (Brewer's Friend) · Lallemand LalBrew Belle Saison Technical Data Sheet