Fermentis SafAle BE-256 (formerly known as Abbaye) is a yeast strain known for its ability to produce a variety of Belgian style beers. It is characterized by its high fermentation performance and enhancement of spicy, fruity, and peppery notes typical of Belgian ales.

• Recommended Fermentation Temperature: BE-256 has a recommended fermentation temperature range of 18-26C.

• Attenuation: This yeast exhibits high attenuation, generally around 82-86%, enabling the production of beers with a drier finish.

• Alcohol Tolerance: SafAle BE-256 has a high alcohol tolerance, approximately up to 11%, which makes it well-suited for stronger Belgian ale styles.

Suitable Beer Styles: Fermentis BE-256 is well-suited for a variety of Belgian style ales, including but not limited to:

• Belgian Dubbel
• Belgian Tripel
• Belgian Quad
• Belgian Strong Golden Ale
• Belgian Strong Dark Ale
• Saison