Product Overview
WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast (PurePitch Next Generation)
This very expressive strain produces phenol-forward flavors and aromas reminiscent of clove, allspice and peppercorns. It has medium to high alcohol tolerance and is ideal for many classic Belgian styles including saisons, witbiers, blondes and browns.
PurePitch® Next Generation combines the ease of the vial and the innovation of PurePitch®, offering a pouch with a cap and double the pitch at 7.5 million cells/ mL; a commercially recommended pitching rate allowing you to pitch like the pros. No need for starters!
Characteristics:
- Attenuation: Â 78% - 85%
- Flocculation: Â Medium
- Alcohol Tolerance: Â Medium - High (8 - 12%)
- Optimum Fermentation Temperature:  68°F - 78°F
Shipping:  We strongly recommend adding a cold pack when ordering liquid yeast. Transit times can vary and liquid yeast works best when it remains cold until the day you brew. Our shipping cold pack options include:
Suggested styles for WLP550:
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- Belgian Dubbel
- Belgian Tripel
- Saison
- Witbier
