SafAle BE-256 Abbey Dry Yeast 11.5g

SafAle BE-256 Abbey Yeast

SafAle BE-256 is a fast-fermenting Belgian ale yeast developed for strong ales where a fruity fermentation profile is desirable. It is especially well suited to abbey-style beers and higher-strength Belgian recipes.

Expect expressive fruity character rather than the peppery phenolic profile of a Saison strain, making BE-256 a strong choice for Dubbel, Tripel and Quadrupel-style beers.

Yeast Details

• Yeast Type: Belgian ale yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
• Pack Size: 11.5g
• Fermentation Temperature: Ideally 18–26°C
• Apparent Attenuation: High
• Character: Fruity, expressive and fast fermenting
• Pitching Rate: 50–80g/hl
• Good For: Belgian strong ale, Dubbel, Tripel, Quadrupel and abbey-style beer

How to Use

BE-256 can be pitched directly onto the wort or rehydrated before pitching. Keep fermentation within the recommended temperature range and use the manufacturer's pitching rate for your batch size.

Substitutes

Mangrove Jack's M41 Belgian Ale is a good alternative for strong Belgian beers, but it contributes more spicy and phenolic character. Mangrove Jack's M31 Belgian Tripel is another strong-beer option and tends to produce a drier, more phenolic and complex result.

Brewer's Tip

BE-256 ferments quickly, and Fermentis recommends removing or cropping the yeast promptly after fermentation when possible to help retain the beer's aromatic character.