Description
SafAle BE-256 500 g – Belgian ale dry yeast from Fermentis for breweries
SafAle BE-256 is an active dry yeast from Fermentis for Belgian beer styles such as abbey ales, known for their fruitiness and high alcohol content. The yeast ferments very fast and develops distinct fermentation aromas, especially at high gravity and high fermentation temperature. The 500 g pack is intended for breweries and larger batches.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Suited to
- abbey ales
- strong Belgian ales
- flavour-rich Belgian beers
Technical data
- Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Apparent attenuation: 82–86%
- Recommended fermentation temperature: 18–26 °C
- Dosage: 50–80 g/hl
- Sedimentation: fast
- Shelf life: 36 months from production date
- Pack size: 500 g
How to use BE-256
Fermentis states that the yeast can be sprinkled directly onto the wort at or above fermentation temperature, or rehydrated first in at least 10 times its weight of sterile water or boiled wort at 25–29 °C for 15–30 minutes. Store the yeast below 24 °C for up to 6 months, or below 15 °C for longer storage.
Product page and data sheet at Fermentis
Frequently asked questions about SafAle BE-256 500 g
How much BE-256 should I use?
Fermentis recommends 50–80 g per hectolitre. A 500 g pack therefore covers roughly 6–10 hectolitres of wort.
What temperature should BE-256 ferment at?
The recommended fermentation temperature is 18–26 °C. High temperature and high gravity give more fruitiness.
Does BE-256 need to be rehydrated?
No. Fermentis states that the yeast can be pitched directly onto the wort or rehydrated first, depending on your equipment and routine.
Which beer styles is BE-256 suited to?
Belgian abbey ales and strong, flavour-rich Belgian ales with high alcohol content.
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