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Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey from Wyeast: 20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F), 74 to 78 % attenuation, 12 % ABV tolerance, low to medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.

Updated 05 September 2026.

Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance

Wyeast (liquid)

The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.

Gauge readout
Attenuation74 to 78 %
Alcohol tolerance12 % ABV
Fermentation temp20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C

Published technical data

ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
Fermentation temperature20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F)
Apparent attenuation74 to 78 %
Alcohol tolerance12 % ABV
FlocculationLow to Medium

Notes

Recommended for Belgian dubbel, Belgian tripel, abbey ale, Belgian dark strong.

Character: Fruity, estery abbey character for high-gravity Belgian ales.

A Belgian abbey strain built for high-gravity fermentation, fruity and estery with a 12% tolerance for big Belgian beers. Low to medium flocculation keeps it in suspension, so give it time. Ferment warm and let it free-rise to develop the ester.

Substitutes and styles

Questions and answers

What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey yeast?

Wyeast (liquid)

What is the species of the Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey yeast?

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale

What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey yeast?

20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F)

What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey yeast?

74 to 78 %