LalBrew Belle Saison substitute: what to use instead
LalBrew Belle Saison (Lallemand)If you cannot get LalBrew Belle Saison, this is the closest replacement and what changes.
Close, with a caveat. SafAle T-58, then attenuate with a champagne yeast if needed is the nearest substitute for LalBrew Belle Saison, but it will not match on every point.
Gauge readout
Attenuation86 to 94 %
Alcohol tolerance15 % ABV
Fermentation temp20 to 35 C (68 to 95 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
LalBrew Belle Saison (Lallemand)
SafAle T-58attenuate with a champagne yeast if needed
Original strain vs substitute
| Out of | LalBrew Belle Saison (Lallemand) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | SafAle T-58, then attenuate with a champagne yeast if needed |
| Original attenuation | 86 to 94 % |
| Original alcohol tolerance | 15 % ABV |
| Original temperature | 20 to 35 C (68 to 95 F) |
Notes
For a fruity, spicy Belgian character there is no clean substitute for Belle Saison; SafAle T-58 is the closest dry Belgian strain but does not attenuate anywhere near as far.
Belle Saison is a diastaticus strain that finishes at 86 to 94% attenuation; T-58 finishes around 70%. If you want the bone-dry saison finish as well as the phenolic character, pitch T-58 first, then add a champagne strain such as EC-1118 to push the last points of gravity down.
What to buy instead
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Sources: Lallemand LalBrew Belle Saison Technical Data Sheet ยท Fermentis SafAle T-58 product page