Abbaye Belgian Ale Yeast
Spicy, Fruity, Tropical, Banana
Overview
Abbaye is an Ale yeast of Belgian origin. Selected for its ability to ferment Belgian style beers ranging from low to high alcohol, Abbaye produces the spiciness and fruitiness typical of Belgian and Trappist style ales. When fermented at higher temperatures, typical flavors and aromas include tropical, spicy and banana. At lower temperatures Abbaye produces darker fruit aromas and flavors of raisin, date and fig. Traditional styles brewed with this yeast include but are not limited to Belgian White, Belgian Blonde, Belgian Golden, Dubbel, Tripel, and Quad.
Quick Facts
Beer Styles
Belgian
Attenuation
High
Flocculation
Medium to high
Fermentation Range
17 - 25°C (63 - 77°F)
Alcohol Tolerance
14% ABV
Pitching Rate
50 - 100g/hL to achieve a minimum of 2.5 - 5 million cells/mL
Microbiological Properties
Percent Solids
93% - 97%
Viability
≥ 5 x 109 per gram of dry yeast
Wild Yeast
< 1 per 106 yeast cells
Bacteria
< 1 per 106 yeast cells
Aroma Evaluation
Red Apple
Tropical
Banana
Green Apple
Clove
Acid
Pepper
Alcoholic
Neutral
Rated by the smell of raw products on a scale of 0-5
