3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend
Liquid Blend yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Blend · Liquid · 3191-PC
Wyeast· Blend · Liquid · 3191-PCSpecs
Attenuation
73–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
20–22°C
68–72°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Low
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈6% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF+
Clove & spice
Throws phenolics — the clove and spice notes (4-vinyl-guaiacol) behind hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons. Expect a spicy character, not a clean one.
Usually used in
Berliner WeissLambicFlanders Red Ale & Gose
Common questions
- What is 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend's attenuation?
- 73–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend at?
- 20–22°C is the recommended range.
- Does 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend good for?
- Berliner Weiss, Lambic, and Flanders Red Ale & Gose.
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