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Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast vs Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

12 % ABV
Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast wins on alcohol tolerance

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

SpecWyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeastWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast
ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)Wyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
Fermentation temperature18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F)18 to 27 C (64 to 80 F)
Apparent attenuation68 to 72 %74 to 78 %
Alcohol tolerance10 % ABV12 to 13 % ABV
FlocculationHighLow

Questions and answers

Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast or Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

How do Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast and Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast compare?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

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Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol toleranceWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance