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OYL-026 French Saison

Liquid Ale yeast from Omega Yeast.

LabOmega Yeast· Ale · Liquid · OYL-026

Specs

Attenuation
80–90%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–25°C
64–77°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
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.

Same strain, other labs

Belle Saison / French Saison (3711)
OYL-026 = B64 = WLDBELLESAISON = M29 = WLP545 = 3711

Potential substitutes for OYL-026 French Saison

Usually used in

Ales

Common questions

What is the OYL-026 French Saison equivalent?
B64 Napoleon, LalBrew Belle Saison, M29 French Saison Yeast, WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast, and 3711 French Saison — the same strain from other labs, the Belle Saison / French Saison (3711) strain.
What is OYL-026 French Saison's attenuation?
80–90% apparent attenuation.
What temperature should I ferment OYL-026 French Saison at?
18–25°C is the recommended range.
Does OYL-026 French Saison produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
Yes. OYL-026 French Saison is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
Is OYL-026 French Saison diastatic (STA-1)?
Yes. OYL-026 French Saison 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 OYL-026 French Saison good for?
Ales.
What can I substitute for OYL-026 French Saison?
SafAle BE-134, SafAle BE-256, WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast, and M41 Belgian Ale Yeast.
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