3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 3822-PC
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 3822-PCSpecs
Attenuation
74–79%
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
Medium
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 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale's attenuation?
- 74–79% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale at?
- 18–27°C is the recommended range.
- Does 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- Is 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale diastatic (STA-1)?
- Yes. 3822-PC Belgian Dark 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 3822-PC Belgian Dark Ale good for?
- Belgian Ales.
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