Belgian Trippel M31 Yeast, 10 g
Brewers use Belgian Tripel M31 yeast to replicate the distinctive characteristics of classic Belgian Trappist and Abbey beers, aiming for a harmonious balance of fruity, spicy, and malty flavors with a high-alcohol content.
- Enhanced Flavor Complexity: Produces rich fruity esters (banana, pear) and spicy phenols (clove, pepper), essential for authentic Belgian-style ales.
- High Attenuation and Alcohol Tolerance: Achieves a dry finish and handles high-alcohol beers (up to 12% ABV) with ease, perfect for crafting strong ales like Tripels.
- Versatility Across Styles: Ideal for Belgian Tripels, Golden Strong Ales, and other complex, high-gravity brews requiring a balance of fruity, spicy, and malty notes.
Description
Belgian Tripel M31 Yeast is a specialized strain of brewing yeast designed for crafting Belgian-style beers, particularly Tripels and other high-gravity ales. This yeast is valued for its ability to produce complex, fruity, and spicy flavor profiles that are characteristic of Belgian Tripels.
Key Characteristics:
- Flavor Profile:
- Produces prominent esters (fruit-like aromas) such as banana, pear, or apple.
- Generates phenols that provide spicy notes like clove, pepper, or subtle herbal tones.
- Balances well with malt sweetness and hop bitterness in Tripels.
- Fermentation Traits:
- High attenuation: Consumes a large amount of fermentable sugars, resulting in a dry finish, which is essential for Belgian Tripels.
- Alcohol tolerance: Can ferment high-alcohol beers (often up to 11–12% ABV) without stress.
- Moderate flocculation: Settles out to a degree but may leave some yeast in suspension, contributing to the beer's flavor and mouthfeel.
- Temperature Range:
- Works best in the range of 18–25°C (64–77°F), with higher temperatures enhancing ester and phenol production.
- Typical Styles:
- Belgian Tripels
- Belgian Golden Strong Ales
- Saisons (sometimes)
- Other complex Belgian-style ales requiring fruity and spicy character.