LalBrew Abbaye yeast vs LalBrew CBC-1 yeast: specs compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
18 % ABV
LalBrew CBC-1 yeast wins on alcohol tolerance
On alcohol tolerance, LalBrew CBC-1 yeast leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.
| Spec | LalBrew Abbaye yeast | LalBrew CBC-1 yeast |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lallemand (dry) | Lallemand (dry) |
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F) | 20 to 30 C (68 to 86 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 77 to 83 % | conditioning strain (not for primary attenuation) |
| Alcohol tolerance | 14 % ABV | 18 % ABV in cider and mead |
| Flocculation | Medium to high | Low, settles firmly |
Questions and answers
Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, LalBrew Abbaye yeast or LalBrew CBC-1 yeast?
On alcohol tolerance, LalBrew CBC-1 yeast leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.
How do LalBrew Abbaye yeast and LalBrew CBC-1 yeast compare?
On alcohol tolerance, LalBrew CBC-1 yeast leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.