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3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale

Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.

LabWyeast· Ale · Liquid · 3739-PC

Specs

Attenuation
74–78%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–27°C
64–81°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-low
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈12% 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.
Diastatic
STA-1+
Finishes bone-dry
Carries the STA1 (diastaticus) gene, so it keeps eating sugars other yeast leave behind and finishes very dry. It's also a contamination risk: it can over-carbonate or gush if it crosses into other beers.

Usually used in

Belgian Ales

Common questions

What is 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale's attenuation?
74–78% apparent attenuation.
What temperature should I ferment 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale at?
18–27°C is the recommended range.
Does 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
Yes. 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
Is 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale diastatic (STA-1)?
Yes. 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale carries the STA1 gene (S. cerevisiae var. diastaticus). It super-attenuates to a dry finish, and can over-carbonate or gush if it cross-contaminates other beers.
What beer styles is 3739-PC Flanders Golden Ale good for?
Belgian Ales.
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