WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast Blend
Liquid Blend yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Blend · Liquid · WLP4653
White Labs· Blend · Liquid · WLP4653Specs
Attenuation
80–85%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
20–24°C
68–75°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
≈15% 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.
Common questions
- What is WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast Blend's attenuation?
- 80–85% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast Blend at?
- 20–24°C is the recommended range.
- Does WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast Blend produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- Yes. WLP4653 Dark Belgian Cask Yeast Blend is POF-positive — it makes 4-vinyl-guaiacol, the clove and spice character of hefeweizens, witbiers, and saisons.
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