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"The beer is unusually cloudy ... "
By: Schuyler Campbell
Date: Nov. 19, 2009
Beers brewed: Tripel
Comments: The trappist brewery that uses this yeast pairs it with brett and a heavy dose of hops. I can see why. The beer I made was a major Banana bomb. I pitched a giant yeast cake at 58% and let it warm up to 72 over the course of a week. I gave the beer a 4-week primary, followed by an 8-week secondary. The beer is unusually cloudy (I used whirlfloc), and it's aggressive banana flavor is a little overwhelming. I hopped at the low end for the style (! 20 IBU), which didn't help. In the future, I would be sure to use this yeast with a heavier dose of hops to counteract the sweet, banana esters. Though, really, I prefer WLP500, WLP530, and especially WLP540.

" ... I plate and freeze ... "
By: bergerandfries
Date: March 13, 2009
Beers brewed: Belgian Specialty Ale
Comments: A certain Trappist brewery uses an ale yeast in primary and brettanomyces in secondary to get a unique flavor called goût d'*****. WLP510 combined with WLP650, makes my beer a goût d'*****. As a platinum strain, WLP510 is out once a year, and I plate and freeze the yeast with no noticeable impact to yeast performance or flavor. Yeast starters grow fast with this yeast strain.
(Editor's note: This review also appears under WLP650).

"I would definitely recommend ...  "
By: Michael A.
Date: April 30, 2008
Beers brewed: Dubbel
Comments: I made a great dubbel from this yeast. Fermentation was at a low temperature for the yeast (60~63 F) for 4 weeks. The aroma and flavors came across as spicy, yet dark and somewhat muted. The most noticeable aroma is that of cloves, then there is the fruitiness of raisins and dark fruits. The finish was slightly sour (as advertised) which accentuated the hop bitterness. Attenuation was only 67%, probably due to the low fermentation temp. I would definitely recommend! this yeast for dark Belgian Style Ales.

"A great yeast ...  "
By: Joe Kinty
Date: April 28, 2008
Beers brewed: Belgian Pale Ale and Dubbel
Comments: A great yeast, adds lots of great flavors to the beer. Used the yeast cake from a dubbel I brewed for a Belgian pale. I hope they make this year-round.

"My favorite ... "
By: Sam
Date: April 14, 2008
Beers brewed: Tripel
Comments: My favorite of all White Labs Belgian strains. Dry, subdued phenols and moderate, complex esters; I get a lot of melon and rock candy flavors fermenting at room temperature (~70F). Lets malt and hop character through, fantastic for snappy, noble-heavy tripels. Finally, a Belgian that doesn't overwhelm!

" ... excellent balance of fruit, spices ... "
By: Tony V.
Date: Nov. 9, 2006
Beers brewed: Tripel and Saison
Comments: I'm very impressed with the performance of this yeast. With an excellent balance of fruit, spices, and tartness it is my favorite Belgian Strain.

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