A classic strain for brewing Belgian dubbel or Belgian tripel. This Abbey strain produces a nice balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, making it desirable for use in other Belgian style ales as well. A flocculent, true top cropping yeast (additional headspace is recommended), that will work over a broad temperature range. This strain makes a great Belgian style “house” strain.
Ferments dry Medium flocculation, attenuation: 75-80%. Ideal temperature range: 64-78°F.
Formerly named Trappist
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Wyeast 3787
The package shipped did not expand. The yeast culture was inactive. First time this happened to me.
Quick starting and good attenuation
The smack pack was swollen almost to bursting within 14 hours. It continued to be a high producer after pitching. I had to change airlocks several times in the first few days as the foam was blowing out the airlock. This batch I transferred to the secondary fermentor 2 days ago. Gravity showed it almost to the expected gravity for it to be finished. I am very impressed with this yeast.
Westmalle
This is the classic strain for authentic Dubbels and Tripels. Without temperature control, I can only brew with this yeast in July and August (it does want to ferment at 64 or higher), but I look forward to it every summer.