PROFILE: 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. BEER STYLE: Belgian Dark Strong Ale, Belgian Tripel, Belgian Dubbel, Witbier, Belgian Specialty Ale, Christmas/Winter Ale ABV (APPROX): 12% FLOCCULATION: medium-low APPARENT ATTENUATION: 74-78% TEMPERATURE RANGE: 68-78°F (20-24°C)