Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes

[Martin Bridges]

I'm planning a couple of beers using this yeast (or the White Labs equivalent). Craftbrewer did have it in stock but it sold out as I was about to order it and I've missed the RealBeer deadline.

I don't suppose anyone has a sneaky pot of this yeast hiding in their fridge? I might have to look into importing a single smackpack/vial from the US - anyone know how feasible this is?

[denimglen]

Last time I did it it was more feasible to get like 6 WLP vials from morebeer, but the shipping and exchange rate has changed since then.

I didn't have any dramas with the yeast, just got it sent with lots of ice and ordered over autumn/spring.

[JoKing]

I have a bit of G2 white labs lying around...

[Martin Bridges]

I could be your new best friend. You due in AKL anytime before early Jan?

[Martin Bridges]

You're due a visit to my place anyway.

[JoKing]

Yeah - I'll see when I am able to come up next... bit of a shame: I could have brought it up with me last week! It's got your name on it. I'll spin it up to freshen it up. I can courier it up easy enough if I can't make it up.

[Martin Bridges]

Awesome! Plan is to kick off the first beer in early January.

[Doublehoppy]

Martin,

I've got some 3522 with Reviled's name on it. Maybe you or Rev can build it up and split it.

It'st 1st generation I bottled from a split starter. I'll be bringing it to the Guild BBQ on Saturday.

[Reviled]

Sh*t that reminds me Martin ;o) I think I have my next brew planned now!

[Martin Bridges]

Yup, it's still sat in my fridge for you!

[Reviled]

Awesome mate, thanks :o) I was too knackered last night so will have to pop round early next week some time!

[MrC]

Wyeast 3522 Belgian Ardennes

I'm about to brew a Belgian Blonde (OG around 1.065) with this yeast and I'm wondering about fermentation temps. I was planning on starting at 18C and letting it slowly rise to 21-22C over one week and then sitting at 21-22C for another week with inverted sugar added after the 3rd day.

Any recommendations of fermentation temps with this yeast?

[Doublehoppy]

Sounds pretty good. I've used it just the once. I made a blond (OG 1.063) which I was pretty happy with. I fermented at a constant 20C.