LalBrew – Belle Saison – Style Yeast

Description

Belle Saison is a Belgian-style ale yeast selected specifically for its ability to create Saison-style beers. Belle Saison lets brewers create Saison-styles easily and with all the expected characteristics noted for this classic style. Classified as a Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus and designed for warm-temperature fermentation true to traditional production methods, beers brewed with Belle Saison exhibit the “Farmhouse” flavors and aromas making for fruity, spicy and refreshing beer.

Brewing Properties

• In Lallemand Standard Conditions Wort at 20°C (68°F) Belle Saison yeast exhibits:
• Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 4 days
• High Attenuation and Low Flocculation
• Aroma and flavor is traditional of Saisons with citrus and pepper notes.

The optimal temperature range for Belle Saison yeast when producing traditional styles is 15°C(59°F) to 35°C(95°F)

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus strains are capable of utilizing some types of dextrins.

Extra care should be taken to ensure proper cleaning procedures are in place to avoid any cross-contamination with other brews.

Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort.