3763 contains a blend of lambic cultures that produce beer with a complex, earthy profile and a distinctive pie cherry sourness
Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in West Flanders
Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation
Our blend of lambic cultures produce beer with a complex, earthy profile and a distinctive pie cherry sourness. Aging up to 18 months is required for a full flavor profile and acidity to develop. Specific proportions of a Belgian style ale strain, a sherry strain, two Brettanomyces strains, a Lactobacillus culture, and a Pediococcus culture produce the desirable flavor components of these beers as they are brewed in West Flanders. Propagation of this culture is not recommended and will result in a change of the proportions of the individual components. This blend will produce a very dry beer due to the super-attenuative nature of the mixed cultures.
Attenuation: 80%
Flocculation: Low - High
Alcohol Tolerance: 11%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 65-85°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion
Styles:
Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin
Fruit Lambic
Gueuze
Straight (Unblended) Lambic
For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.
Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.
Deep red in color with a nice malt structure and distinct sour overtones. Requires a two-step fermentation process
Includes Magnum and British Kent Goldings hops
Estimated ABV: 6%
Estimated IBUs: 16-18
Makes 5 gallons of finished beer
This Flander's Red ale recipe is deep red in color with a nice malt structure, this beer is based on those from certain regions of Belgium, and have distinct sour overtones to them. This is due to the wild spores that inhabit the air - and some breweries - of the area. While this would normally be a "bad" thing, the infection lends special tart and sour qualities unlike any other beer can. For a more traditional spin on this kit, try aging it on some oak cubes!
We recommend fermenting this Flanders Red Ale with WLP001 California Ale for two weeks. Then add Wyeast 3763 Roeselare Belgian Sour Blend in the secondary fermenter bucket. This kit does require some special instructions, as it is a special beer. Once the gravity hits 1.015 - 1.020, rack the beer into a plastic bucket and pitch the sour blend tube. Age the beer at 65F-70F for 6 months, until the white cap that will form drops. The reason for the plastic bucket aging is so that tiny amounts of oxygen are allowed to be taken in by the plastic and come in contact with the beer. This micro-oxidation adds to the over all flavor of the beer itself.
Reminder: you will need to keep the equipment used to handle the beer after the sour blend is introduced separated from the rest of your brewing equipment, or clean and sanitize very well after use.
Makes 5 gallons
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.062-66
SRM (Color Range): 16-18
IBUs: 18-22
Estimated Alcohol Percentage: 6%
This kit is not available in a Dry Malt Extract option.
Our recipe kits DO NOT include grain bags, yeast or priming sugar. To find our yeast recommendations, choose your preferred kit option above and then select the drop-down menu under “Yeast Options”. For more info, click on the recommended yeast(s) below in the “You Might Also Need” section below. All included steeping grains will come milled.
Stop leaving clean, perfectly good, wine or beer in your tank and always drain from the perfect height with our tri-clover style rotating racking arms. Remove your existing tri-clamp butterfly valve and place this rotating racking arm between the tank and your valve. When it is time to rack off slightly loosen the clamp nearest the tank and use the built-in handle to rotate to just about the lees level.
A white rotatable gasket is placed between the welded in tank fitting and this rotating arm. Because the micro finish of the gasket is hard and slippery it allows the rotating arm to rotate in place. A standard black EPDM gasket is placed between the rotating arm and the butterfly valve and is always kept completely tightened.
The length of the arm after the elbow is 10.5" allowing you to draw from roughly 8" above or below the valve level. The arm measures 9.5" from the TC fitting to the elbow. We suggest you assemble the rotating arm and butterfly valve in such a way that the arm is pointed in the same direction as the handle on your butterfly valve. In this manner you always know how the racking arm is positioned in your tank.
1.5" tri-clamp
Polished finish
Made from 304 stainless steel
ForgeFit® is a brand of rugged, high-quality fittings made from certified 304 stainless steel. Each fitting is backed by our 60-day no-hassle return policy and a one-year warranty from MoreBeer!.
Complex Cereal Profile: Delivers a nuanced palate of fresh grain, dough, and golden bread with sweet cereal notes and a subtle nuttiness.
Streamlined Brewhouse Performance: Engineered with low modification and a 37.0–44.0 Kolbach Index to ensure easy lautering across all lager styles and brewing regimens.
Usage: Up to 100% of your grain bill
1.5 - 1.8 L - Rahr To Thee!™ Pils is a versatile North American pilsner malt produced in Alix, Alberta. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, it offers the perfect balance of performance and flavor for any lager-centric brewhouse.
Ideal For: Classic continental lagers, American craft lagers, and all-malt pilsners.
Performance: A Kolbach Index of 37.0 - 44.0 ensures smooth, trouble-free lautering in any brewing setup.
Brewing Profile: Low color and low modification for precise control over the finished beer.
Tasting Notes: A rich aromatic blend of dough, golden bread, and sweet cereal with a light nutty finish.
Malt Specification:
Color °L - 1.5 - 1.8
Moisture % - max. 4.5
Extract fine % dm - min. 79.5
Protein Total - 11.5 max
Diastatic Power >110 L
Usage Rate - Up to 100%
