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White Labs WLP510 Bastogne Belgian Ale Yeast
“A high gravity, Trappist style ale yeast. Produces dry beer with slight acidic finish. More ‘clean’ fermentation character than WLP500 or WLP530. Not as spicy as WLP530 or WLP550. Excellent yeast for high gravity beers, Belgian ales, dubbels and trippels.”
Vital stats:
Attenuation – 74-80%
Flocculation – Medium
Optimum Ferment Temp. – 66-72°F
Alcohol Tolerance – High
Rumored to be sourced from Orval.
Manufactured in January & February. Could be available through July.
Be sure to check out the other seasonal yeasts for this period:
White Labs: 022 Essex Ale, 510 Bastogne Belgian Ale, 815 Belgian Lager
Wyeast: 1203-PC Burton IPA Blend, 2487-PC Hella Bock, 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale