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Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast vs Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast and Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

SpecWyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeastWyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast
ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)Wyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature18 to 27 C (64 to 80 F)13 to 24 C (55 to 75 F)
Apparent attenuation74 to 78 %69 to 73 % (71% typical)
Alcohol tolerance12 to 13 % ABV12 % tolerance
FlocculationLowHigh

Questions and answers

How do Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast and Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast compare?

Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast and Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

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Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol toleranceWyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance