LalBrew Abbaye
Dry Ale yeast from Lallemand.
Lab
Lallemand· Ale · Dry · WLDABBAYE
Lallemand· Ale · Dry · WLDABBAYESpecs
Attenuation
77–83%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
17–25°C
63–77°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-high
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈14% 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−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Potential substitutes for LalBrew Abbaye
Usually used in
Belgian WhiteBelgian BlondeBelgian GoldenDubbelTripel & Quad
Common questions
- What is the LalBrew Abbaye equivalent?
- OYL-018 Abbey Ale C, WLP500 Trappist Ale Yeast, and 1214 Belgian Abbey Style Ale — the same strain from other labs, the Chimay (Trappist, WLP500) strain.
- What is LalBrew Abbaye's attenuation?
- 77–83% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment LalBrew Abbaye at?
- 17–25°C is the recommended range.
- Does LalBrew Abbaye produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. LalBrew Abbaye is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is LalBrew Abbaye good for?
- Belgian White, Belgian Blonde, Belgian Golden, Dubbel, and Tripel & Quad.
- What can I substitute for LalBrew Abbaye?
- SafAle BE-256, M29 French Saison Yeast, WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast, and B64 Napoleon.
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