Lallemand Belle Saison Belgian Saison Style Yeast x 11g

$5.66

In Lallemand’s Standard Conditions Wort at 20°C (68°F) LalBrew Belle Saison™ yeast exhibits:

Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 10 days. The majority of fermentation is complete after the first 4 days, with gravity continuing to drop slowly thereafter due to glucoamylase activity. Ensure final gravity is stable prior to packaging.
Very High Attenuation and Low Flocculation
Aroma and flavor is traditional of Saisons with citrus and pepper notes.
The optimal temperature range for LalBrew Belle Saison™ yeast when producing traditional styles is 20 – 35°C (68 – 95°F)
This strain is POF Positive.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus strains are capable of utilizing some types of dextrins. Extra care should be taken to ensure proper cleaning procedures are in place to avoid any cross-contamination with other brews.

Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort.

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Description

LalBrew Belle Saison is Lallemand’s flagship farmhouse ale yeast, and it is uniquely suited to Australian brewing conditions. Where most ale yeasts demand cool fermentation to prevent off-flavours, Belle Saison actually thrives at high temperatures — it was selected specifically for this character, fermenting cleanly right up to 35°C. That makes it the go-to strain during an Australian summer when cellar temperatures spike and other yeasts struggle.

Fermentation temp	15–35°C (wide warm-tolerance range)
Apparent attenuation	>80%
Flocculation	Low to medium
Alcohol tolerance	Up to 14% ABV
Pack size	11g sachet (1 batch)
Best styles	Saison, Farmhouse Ale, Bière de Garde, Belgian Tripel, Witbier

Brewing Notes

Belle Saison is POF-positive (phenolic off-flavour positive), meaning it produces both fruity esters and spicy phenolic compounds — the combination that defines classic Belgian and farmhouse character. Attenuation is very high (>80%), which dries the body and accentuates the spicy, effervescent finish that saison drinkers love. Start fermentation at 20–22°C and allow the temperature to free-rise as activity ramps up for maximum ester and phenol complexity. Low to medium flocculation means a brief cold crash or finings will clear it if your style calls for a brighter presentation.

Beer Styles & Brewing Tips

Classic Saison — start at 20°C, let the temperature rise to 28–30°C over 3–4 days. This temperature ramp drives the complex fruity-spicy saison profile. Dry-hop lightly with Saaz or Nelson Sauvin for a modern farmhouse twist.
Bière de Garde — ferment cooler (18–22°C) for a malt-forward, less phenolic result with good attenuation and clean Belgian character.
Belgian Tripel — Belle Saison’s high attenuation and alcohol tolerance make it a capable stand-in for dedicated tripel strains; ferment at 22–24°C.
Summer Saison (ambient fermentation) — in the Australian summer, uncontrolled fermentation at ambient shed temperatures (28–33°C) is actually appropriate for this yeast, a genuine advantage during our hottest months when other strains falter.

Belle Saison is the ideal choice when you want interesting Belgian character without fighting the Australian climate. Its warm-temperature tolerance is a real advantage for homebrewers who do not have temperature control equipment — brew in summer and let the weather do the work.

In the Glass

A dry, effervescent beer with fruity peach and apricot esters and a spicy peppery finish. Low to medium haze. Refreshing, complex, and unlike most other ale styles — classic farmhouse character in every glass.

LalBrew Belle Saison is in stock and ships Australia-wide. 11g sachet. A must-have for the warmer brewing months.

Recommended Hops for This Yeast

Belle Saison’s spicy, fruity character pairs beautifully with noble and aromatic varieties. Our top picks for farmhouse styles:

Saaz T90 Hops — spicy, herbal, and classic; the traditional farmhouse bittering hop that complements phenolic saison character
Nelson Sauvin T90 Hops — white wine and gooseberry; adds an elegant modern twist to saison and farmhouse ales
El Dorado T90 Hops — candy tropical and watermelon notes that contrast beautifully against spicy phenolics
Riwaka T90 Hops — bright citrus and grapefruit zest from New Zealand; lifts the saison’s effervescent finish