Belgian Ale

Estery and aromatic, Saint Nicholas is a beautiful Belgian yeast strain suited for a wide variety of Belgian-style beers, such as blonde ales, Belgian pale ales, as well as the classic Singel, Dubbel, Tripel and Quadruples. The yeast is very fruity and does well on a wide range of temperatures. At the lower temperatures, maltiness is more prominent, and at the upper range yeast esters are more pronounced. Like some other Belgians, it needs stepmashing to really attenuate well.

Trappist yeast from one of the six Trappist breweries from Belgium. Strong fruity esters at elevated fermentation temperatures, but more subdued and spicy at lower fermentation temperatures. Great yeast for the full spectrum of Belgian abbey ales and specialty beers. Great for blending, for example with JY240.

A Belgian Abbey strain, noticeable spice character on the nose. A great strain for lower abv blonde ales and Tripels. House strain for a famous Belgian-style brewery in Canada.

A famous yeast, suited for darker higher gravity Belgian style beers. Great for Belgian beers that need to be dry and are on the bigger end of the spectrum. Mild on the spice character and a nice flowery ester bouquet. Famous for the Trappist brewery having only a single beer as its offering (with some exceptions). 

Borne in the Ardennes of Belgium, a favorite of many brewer that wants to brew Belgian beers with a yeast that works without any problems. Suitable for a wide variety of Belgian styles, depending on fermentation characteristics and grain bill. Tends to be spicy and fruity, with spiciness being on the forefront at lower fermentation temperatures, and estery at the higher range. Flocculates unexpectedly well.

Witbier yeast from the original Witbier brewer in Belgium. Spicy and phenolic, with a nice estery finish. Great for witbier, Grand Cru-style wit and specialty beers.

A famous Belgian strain, used by many Trappist breweries. Dry and reliable. Ideal for blondes, dubbels, tripels, and even witbiers.