White Labs · Monastary Ale WLP500
- Recipes:
- 1,398
- Form:
- Liquid
- Attenuation:
- 77.5%
- Flocculation:
- Medium
- Tolerance:
- High
- Temperature:
- 18.0 – 22.0°C
Profile
Monastary Ale (WLP500) is a liquid ale yeast produced by White Labs. It has an attenuation of 77.5%, flocculation of medium, and an alcohol tolerance of high. The ideal fermentation temperature for this strain is 18.0-22.0 °C. This strain is commonly used to produce various Belgian-style ales including Trappist ales and Dubbels, as well as Belgian Strong Ales, Witbiers, and speciality beers such as Flanders Red Ales and Oud Bruins. It imparts a complex flavor profile with mild fruitiness, subtle spiciness, and notes of bubblegum and banana esters that balance the malt character in beer.
