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Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley 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 1275 Thames Valley Ale yeastWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast
ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)Wyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
Fermentation temperature17 to 22 C (62 to 72 F)18 to 27 C (64 to 80 F)
Apparent attenuation72 to 76 %74 to 78 %
Alcohol tolerance10 % ABV12 to 13 % ABV
FlocculationLow to MediumLow

Questions and answers

Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley 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 1275 Thames Valley 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 1275 Thames Valley Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol toleranceWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance