3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.
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Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 3864-PC
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 3864-PCSpecs
Attenuation
75–79%
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.
Usually used in
Belgian Ales
Common questions
- What is 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale's attenuation?
- 75–79% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale at?
- 18–27°C is the recommended range.
- Does 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale good for?
- Belgian Ales.
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