Belgian Ale W Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-028
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Omega OYL-028 Belgian Ale W Yeast for Bold, Dry, Expressive Belgian Ales
Omega Yeast OYL-028 Belgian Ale W is a characterful Belgian strain for brewers who want a dry finish, layered fruit and spice, and enough fermentation personality to carry classic Belgian recipes. It is a strong fit for beers where yeast is supposed to help define the style, not just quietly finish the wort.
Based on Omega’s published guidance and supporting retailer technical references, this strain typically delivers 74% to 78% attenuation, medium flocculation, and a warm working range around 64 to 78°F or higher depending on process. It is known for producing a medium-bodied beer with notes of pepper, clove, and banana, making it useful in recipes where expressive Belgian yeast character is central to the final profile.
What Omega OYL-028 Contributes to Beer
- Classic Belgian spice and fruit: Pepper, clove, and fruity esters support bold Belgian-style ales
- Dryer finish: Good attenuation helps strong ales stay drinkable rather than heavy
- Versatile Belgian expression: Useful across several monastery-inspired and specialty Belgian recipes
- Reliable flocculation: Medium settling behavior supports practical cellar handling
Omega OYL-028 Specifications
- Attenuation: 74% to 78%
- Flocculation: Medium
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 12% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: approximately 64 to 78°F (18 to 26°C)
Best Styles for OYL-028 Belgian Ale W
- Belgian Dubbel
- Belgian Tripel
- Belgian Strong Ale
- Belgian specialty ales
- Other expressive Belgian fermentations where spice and fruit are welcome
Why Brewers Choose OYL-028
This strain is useful when you want a bolder Belgian fermentation profile than a cleaner abbey strain would provide. It brings the spice, fruit, and dryness that can give Belgian ales their lift, especially in higher-gravity or more yeast-driven recipes.
For brewers aiming at bold Belgian aroma and flavor with a crisp enough finish to keep big beers from dragging, OYL-028 is a practical option.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. After shipment, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on route, season, and transit time.
Expedited shipping, insulated mailers, and ice packs can materially reduce risk for liquid yeast during warm-weather transit. Dry yeast is generally much less risky to ship than liquid yeast.
Related Yeast and Brewing Resources
Browse our full Omega Yeast collection for more Belgian and specialty strains. You can also review our yeast shipping best practices page before ordering liquid yeast in warmer weather.
If your recipe depends on bold Belgian fruit and spice with a dry, structured finish, Omega OYL-028 is a strong strain to build around.