BBBELG6 – St. Westofus *BETA*

Availability: Limited, Bootleg BETA. This is potentially a one-time only release based on response.

Source: Legendary trappist brewery in Belgium.

First time release from Bootleg Biology!

Long thought to be lost, this culture could very well be the holy grail of Belgian trappist-style brewing.

Notes of sweet vanilla and caramel will fill the aroma and give way to soft toffee and pear flavors. Slightly phenolic. Some bubble gum esters when young.

Description

Catalog: BBBELG6 – St. Westofus *BETA*

Brewing Info*:

• Type: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Pitching Rate: Directly pitchable into 5 gallons of 1.050 or lower wort at ale temperatures.
• Estimated Attenuation: 70%-81%
• Estimated Final pH: 4.1-4.3
• Flavor/Aroma Profile: Caramel, vanilla, toffee, pear ester profile typical of Belgian trappist beers.
• Flocculation: Medium
• Recommended Fermentation Temperature: Ale Range: 65F-75F (18C-24C)

Product Category: Bootleg BETA

This culture is part of our Bootleg BETA program. We have done limited testing and are not ready to officially release this culture. So let us know what you think! If it’s awesome…or you hate it..leave a comment on the product page. If you like it, we might rerelease this Bootleg BETA culture officially.

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