SafAle BE-256 yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance

Fermentis (dry)

The published Fermentis data for SafAle BE-256, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.

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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 technical data

Manufacturer	Fermentis (dry)
Species	Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature	18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
Apparent attenuation	82 to 86 %
Alcohol tolerance	9 to 11 % ABV
Flocculation	Fast sedimentation

Notes

Recommended for Belgian abbey ale, dubbel, strong Belgian ale, Trappist-style ale.

Character: Fruity and lightly spicy Belgian character with a dry finish.

A high-attenuating abbey strain, formerly sold as Abbaye. It finishes drier than most Belgian yeasts and tolerates a strong wort, so it suits big abbey and Trappist-style beers where you want the sugar mostly gone but the Belgian esters kept. It ferments fast, so control temperature early to keep the spice in check.

Substitutes and styles

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Sources: Fermentis SafAle BE-256 product page