French Saison Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-026
Omega OYL-026 French Saison Yeast for Dry, Highly Attenuative Farmhouse Ales
Omega Yeast OYL-026 French Saison is a saison strain for brewers who want very high attenuation, peppery farmhouse character, and the kind of dry finish that helps saisons stay sharp, expressive, and highly drinkable. It is a strong fit for classic saisons, rustic farmhouse ales, and other Belgian-inspired beers where yeast-driven dryness matters.
Based on Omega's published guidance and current retailer technical references, this strain typically delivers 80% to 90% attenuation, low flocculation, up to 12% ABV tolerance, and a recommended fermentation range of 65 to 77°F. It is also listed as phenolic, diastatic, and STA1 positive, making it an especially strong option for brewers who want authentic saison dryness and expressive farmhouse fermentation.
What Omega OYL-026 Contributes to Beer
- Very dry saison finish: High attenuation helps saisons and farmhouse ales finish crisp and structured
- Peppery farmhouse character: Phenolics and expressive fermentation help build classic saison identity
- Strong fermentation performance: Useful in recipes where dryness and full attenuation are central goals
- Authentic saison behavior: A practical fit for brewers looking for assertive farmhouse expression
Omega OYL-026 Specifications
- Attenuation: 80% to 90%
- Flocculation: Low
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 12% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 65 to 77°F (18 to 25°C)
- Phenolic: Yes
- Diastatic: Yes
- STA1: Positive
Best Styles for OYL-026 French Saison
- Saison
- Farmhouse Ale
- Bière de Garde-inspired ales
- Belgian specialty ales with a dry finish
- Other expressive yeast-driven farmhouse beers
Why Brewers Choose OYL-026
This strain is a strong fit when a recipe needs the dryness, pepper, and fermentation intensity that define many great saison beers. It can help brewers build highly attenuated farmhouse ales that stay bright and drinkable instead of finishing heavy.
For brewers who want a highly expressive saison strain with strong attenuation and classic farmhouse structure, OYL-026 is a reliable option.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. Once in transit, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on season, route, 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 saison, farmhouse, and specialty strains. You can also review our yeast shipping best practices page before ordering liquid yeast in warmer weather.
If you want a French saison strain with very high attenuation and authentic farmhouse dryness, Omega OYL-026 is a strong choice.