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updated Wyeast strains that are diastaticus
| 1214 - Belgian Abbey™ || || 74-78 || Med-Low || 68-78 || A widely used and alcohol tolerant Abbey yeast that is suitable for a variety of Belgian style ales. This strain produces a nice ester profile as well as slightly spicy alcohol notes. It can be slow to start; however, it attenuates well.
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| 1388 - Belgian Strong Ale™ || || 74-78 || Low || 64-80 || The classic choice for brewing golden strong ales. This alcohol tolerant strain will produce a complex ester profile balanced nicely with subtle phenolics. Malt flavors and aromas will remain even with a well attenuated dry, tart finish. This strain is prone to stalling at approximately 1.035; racking or slight aeration will encourage it to finish fermentation. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />.
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| 1762 - Belgian Abbey II™ || || 73-77 || Med || 65-75 || An excellent yeast strain for use in Belgian dark strong ales. This strain has a relatively “clean profile” which allows a rich malt and distinctive ethanol character to shine. Delicate dried fruit esters can be produced when used at higher fermentation temperatures or in a high gravity wort.
| 3538 - PC Leuven Pale Ale || || 75-78 || High || 65-80 || This vigorous top fermenting Belgian style strain produces a distinct spicy character along with mild esters. Phenolics developed during fermentation may dissipate with conditioning. 3538 is an excellent choice for a wide variety of Belgian beer styles. Private Collection for Spring 2015 (available April-June 2015).
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| 3711 - French Saison || Brasserie Thiriez || 77-83 || Low || 65-77 || Peppery, spicy and citrusy. This strain enhances the use of spices and aroma hops, and is extremely attenuative but leaves an unexpected silky and rich mouthfeel. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1329095693785308/ See this MTF thread for fermentation tips.] Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="preiss_diastaticus">[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1888017211226484/?comment_id=1888076864553852&reply_comment_id=1888366977858174&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R2%22%7D Richard Preiss. Milk The Funk thread on diastaticus. 11/18/2017.]</ref><ref name="wyeast_diastaticus">[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2095461573815379/ Email from Jeannette Kreft-Logsdon. Milk The Funk Facebook post about Wyeast's diastaticus strains. 05/16/2018.]</ref>.
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| 3724 - Belgian Saison™ || Dupont || 76-80 || Low || 70-95 || It is very tart and dry on the palate with a mild fruitiness. Expect a crisp, mildly acidic finish that will benefit from elevated fermentation temperatures. Notorious for a rapid start, only to stick. Fermentation will finish, at least 90°F. The same or very similar to the "Dupont" strain.
This strain was sequenced by Lance Shaner of [[Omega Yeast Labs]] as possibly being the species ''S. boulardii''; it is not known if other labs who offer the "Dupont" strain offer the same isolate because bottles of Dupont saison have reportedly been found to have multiple and varying strains over time <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1378499435511600/?comment_id=1824967080864831&reply_comment_id=1824982287529977&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R5%22%7D Lance Shaner. Milk The Funk Facebook group post on S. boulardii. 09/18/2017.]</ref>. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />.
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| 3725 - Biere De Garde || Soy-Erezée, Belgium / Fantôme || 74-79 || Low || 70-84 || Low to moderate ester production with subtle spiciness. Malty and full on the palate with initial sweetness. Finishes dry and slightly tart. Ferments well with no sluggishness. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />. '''Available from April through June 2017'''.
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| 3726 - Farmhouse Ale || Blaugies, Belgium || 74-79 || Med || 70-84 || This strain produces complex esters balanced with earthy/spicy notes. Slightly tart and dry with a peppery finish. A perfect strain for farmhouse ales and saisons. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />. '''Available from July through September 2015'''.
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| 3739 - Flanders Golden Ale™ || || 74-79 || Med-Low || 64-80 || 3739-PC is a well-balanced strain, producing moderate levels of both fruity esters and spicy phenols while finishing dry with a hint of malt. Robust alcohol and temperature tolerance plus strong attenuation make it a good candidate for high-gravity fermentations. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />. '''Available from April through June 2016'''.
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| 3787 - Trappist High Gravity™ || || 74-78 || Med || 64-78 || A classic strain for brewing Belgian Dubbel or Belgian Tripel. This Abbey strain produces a nice balance of complex fruity esters and phenolics, making it desirable for use in other Belgian style ales as well. A flocculent, true top cropping yeast (additional headspace is recommended), that will work over a broad temperature range. This strain makes a great Belgian style “house” strain.
Profile: 3822-PC is a unique Saccharomyces strain which produces spicy, phenolic and distinctly tart aromas and flavors, which can be increased through warmer fermentation temperatures. Very tart and dry on the palate, complemented well by blending with fruit. '''Available from April through June 2016'''.
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| 3864 - Canadian/Belgian Ale™ || || 74-79 || Med || 65-80 || This alcohol tolerant strain produces complex and well-balanced Belgian Abbey style ales. Banana and fruit esters are complemented nicely with mild levels of phenolics and hints of acidity. Ester levels may be elevated by increasing gravity and fermentation temperatures. May produce some sulfur at cool fermentation temperatures. Determined to be [[Saccharomyces#Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_var._diastaticus|''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' var. ''diastaticus'']] <ref name="wyeast_diastaticus" />. '''Available from April through June 2016'''.
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| 3942 - Belgian Wheat™ || || 72-76 || Med || 64-74 || Isolated from a small Belgian brewery, this strain produces beers with moderate esters and minimal phenolics. Apple, bubblegum and plum-like aromas blend nicely with malt and hops. This strain will finish dry with a hint of tartness.