Belgian Ale Yeasts

[browndog]

Hi Fellas,
I am looking at expanding my brewing horisons by making a Duvel clone for the QLD Brewerhood get together in March. The recipe calls for either WLP 570 or Wyeast 1388. Would T-58 be an acceptable alternative to these two yeasts or should I go with what they recommend?

cheers

Browndog

 

[tangent]

That's bizarre, i was about to PM Tony and ask almost the same question. He recently brewed a pale belgian ale with the T-58. I reckon it'd come out pretty good in the Duvel style. Depends how much smell you're hoping to coax out of it.

How's it drinking Tony? Thumbs up for T-58?

 

[Adamt]

I can only comment on T-58 I used in a dark strong ale; produced very spicy dark fruit esters, a bit peppery maybe, and a bit of peach.

Not sure how it would work as a Duvel clone, I've only tried it once, a year or so ago when I was smashed. What a waste!

 

[tangent]

it's got a spicy pepperyness so it'd go with the strong alcohol flavours of Duvel

 

[Stuster]

I used the 1388 yeast last year on a run of three beers and was very happy with the results. I used T-58 in a wit I'm drinking ATM. It doesn't seem to have nearly as much yeast character as the 1388 did, although it's hard to compare since they're different styles/recipes/etc. Personally, I doubt I'll use that yeast again. :unsure:

I'd say give the T-58 a go if you have some, but if you haven't got any yeast yet, definitely go the 1388/570. :chug:

 

[bindi]

Wyeast 1388 for Duvel IMHO.

 

[barls]

i used wlp 550 in my duval clone from grumpies

 

[browndog]

Thanks for the feedback Fellas,
Just had a quick look at Mashmasters site to see what yeast he stocks and it looks like I'll order some 570.

cheers

Browndog

 

[smashed jaffa]

Currently reading 'Brew like a monk', and it claims both 1388 and 570 yeasts are sourced from Duvel.

Jaffa.

 

[bconnery]

Thanks for the feedback Fellas,
Just had a quick look at Mashmasters site to see what yeast he stocks and it looks like I'll order some 570.

cheers

Browndog

The t58 would work OK but won't give you quite what you'd get from a good liquid. Fermented at a warmer temp, 24-28, I think it provides some good flavours for belgians though if you can't get your hands on liquid come brew day.