Saison. That beautiful blend of light, dry, and immensely characterful. A perfect beer for the warmer months… or any other time of year! For this xBmt, I compared a dry Saison strain that’s growing in popularity to a newish Belgian strain. Were tasters capable of telling them apart? Check out the results now!
Another good one Martin. I used this strain last year after getting a free sample at NHC. My initial impression on a Tripel was that it was a bit harsh early, but with time it produced a really nice beer - perhaps the fining with gelatin helped on your brew…keep up the good work. Just shows that taste test alone, the Abbaye is a decent yeast.
Good to hear positive impressions of Abbaye. I have been afraid to give it a shot after some less than enthusiastic reviews.
The Abbaye yeast does make good beer, but in my experience you have to give it plenty of time.
I liked the flavour of Abbaye in my tripel. But it throws a tun of sulphur during fermentation (clears with time) . Flocs great but I recommend using fresh yeast if you bottle condition.
My two least favourite dry yeasts in one write-up 
Thanks Martin!
Still curious as to how T-58 would’ve fared…
Haha. Belle Sasison seems to be a pretty divisive strain, I’ve heard from many who love it and others who hate it. I fall somewhere in the middle with both of the beers I made, they’re certainly better than neutral, but nothing mind blowing.
Also, I’m Marshall, Martin is waaaaay smarter than me
Apologies Marshall, I was misled.
Must be the yeast strains “Floccing” your brain! ;D
In my opinion T58 is way to mild for a saison however it does attenuate well for me. I used it last year and was not impressed with the results. It works best for me in a wit however in a recent comp, the judges thought it was too mild for that as well…
I’ve used T-58 in one or two brews. It gave a certain character but nothing very outspoken.
I’d love for you to try my saison. PM me your address.
Sorry about that Marshall - I guess I was thinking about two of the best brew minds out there!