OYL-018 Abbey Ale C
Liquid Ale yeast from Omega Yeast.
Lab
Omega Yeast· Ale · Liquid · OYL-018
Omega Yeast· Ale · Liquid · OYL-018Specs
Attenuation
74–78%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
20–26°C
68–79°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−
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 OYL-018 Abbey Ale C
Usually used in
Ales
Common questions
- What is the OYL-018 Abbey Ale C equivalent?
- LalBrew Abbaye, WLP500 Trappist Ale Yeast, and 1214 Belgian Abbey Style Ale — the same strain from other labs, the Chimay (Trappist, WLP500) strain.
- What is OYL-018 Abbey Ale C's attenuation?
- 74–78% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment OYL-018 Abbey Ale C at?
- 20–26°C is the recommended range.
- Does OYL-018 Abbey Ale C produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. OYL-018 Abbey Ale C is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
- What beer styles is OYL-018 Abbey Ale C good for?
- Ales.
- What can I substitute for OYL-018 Abbey Ale C?
- SafAle BE-256, M29 French Saison Yeast, WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast, and B64 Napoleon.
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