Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat from Wyeast: 18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F), 72 to 76 % attenuation, 11 % ABV tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Wyeast (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 72 to 76 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 11 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for witbier, Belgian wheat, light Belgian ale.
Character: Apple and plum-like nose with a dry finish and low phenol.
A Belgian wheat strain with an apple and plum nose and a dry finish, lower in phenol than a witbier strain. Medium flocculation clears it reasonably. Use it for a fruit-leaning Belgian wheat beer rather than a spicy, phenolic wit.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat yeast?
18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 3942 Belgian Wheat yeast?
72 to 76 %