Wyeast · Belgian Ardennes 3522
- Recipes:
- 3,757
- Form:
- Liquid
- Attenuation:
- 74.0%
- Flocculation:
- High
- Tolerance:
- 12.0%
- Temperature:
- 18.0 – 29.0°C
Profile
Wyeast's Belgian Ardennes (3522) is a liquid ale yeast with high flocculation and an alcohol tolerance of 12.0%. It features an attenuation rate of 74.0%, giving it a good balance between residual sweetness and overall dryness. Ideal fermentation temperatures range from 18.0-29.0 °C, making this yeast suitable for a wide variety of beer styles such as Belgian Dubbels, Tripels, and Quads. This strain produces fruity esters and phenols, as well as spicy notes of clove to create a complex flavor profile that pairs well with sweeter malts used in these styles.