Description
SafAle BE-256 11.5 g – dry yeast for strong Belgian ales
SafAle BE-256 from Fermentis is a yeast strain recommended for a range of Belgian beer styles, such as abbey and trappist-style ales, known for their fruitiness and high alcohol content. It ferments very quickly, flocculates well and gives strong fermentation aromas.
Technical data
- Yeast: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Ideal fermentation temperature: 18–26 °C
- Attenuation: 82–85%
- Alcohol tolerance: 9–11%
- Flocculation: high
- Ester production: high
- Dosage (Fermentis): 50–80 g per hl
- Pack size: 11.5 g
How to use the yeast
You can sprinkle the yeast directly onto the wort at or above fermentation temperature, or rehydrate it first: sprinkle the yeast into at least 10 times its weight of sterile water or boiled and hopped wort at 25–29 °C, leave for 15–30 minutes, stir gently and pitch the slurry into the fermenter.
Frequently asked questions about SafAle BE-256
Which beer styles is BE-256 suited to?
Belgian styles such as dubbel, tripel and other abbey and trappist-style ales, where you want fruitiness and high alcohol content.
How much yeast do I need?
Fermentis recommends 50–80 g per hectolitre, i.e. 0.5–0.8 g per litre. One 11.5 g pack therefore covers approx. 14–23 litres of wort.
What temperature should BE-256 ferment at?
The ideal fermentation temperature is 18–26 °C. A stable temperature gives a cleaner and more predictable result.
Do I need to rehydrate the yeast?
No. Fermentis states that the yeast can be sprinkled directly onto the wort or rehydrated first. Choose the method that suits your equipment.
How should I store the yeast?
Dry and cool. Fermentis recommends below 15 °C for storage beyond six months. Reseal an opened pack, keep it at 4 °C and use it within seven days.
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