SafAle T-58 (Belgian Specialty)

Peppery Phenolic Character • Fruity Esters • The Belgian Specialty Workhorse

SafAle T-58 is Fermentis' specialty ale strain, prized for the peppery, spicy phenolics and fruity esters that give Belgian and farmhouse beers their character. It is the dry yeast brewers reach for when a clean American strain would leave the beer tasting like it was missing something.

Attenuating 75 to 80% with high flocculation, T-58 finishes dry and drops bright without help, giving a beer that is both expressive and clean to package. It performs across a wide temperature band, which makes the character adjustable rather than fixed.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Peppery, spicy phenolics
• Fruity esters leaning toward pear and apple
• Subtle rose and clove notes
• Dry, crisp finish
• Light spicy warmth in stronger beers

Fermented cool, T-58 keeps the spice restrained and the beer relatively clean. Fermented warm, the phenolics and esters climb quickly, giving the expressive character that suits Belgian ales and saisons.

Brewing Applications

SafAle T-58 is a staple choice across expressive ale styles, including:

• Belgian Blonde
• Belgian Dubbel
• Saison
• Belgian Specialty Ale
• Witbier
• Spiced and Herb Beers

It is also used as a bottle conditioning yeast, where its high flocculation and dependable restart make it a reliable choice for refermentation in the bottle.

Usage Recommendations

One 11.5 g sachet pitches a standard 5 gallon batch of average gravity. Rehydrate or pitch dry into well aerated wort. Ferment at 64 to 68 °F for a restrained, balanced character, or push toward 72 to 75 °F to build the peppery spice and ester load that defines Belgian styles.

For strong Belgian beers, pitch two sachets and start cool, letting the temperature rise through the second half of fermentation to finish dry without harsh fusels.

Specifications

• Attenuation: 75 to 80%
• Flocculation: High
• Fermentation Temperature: 59 to 75 °F
• Format: 11.5 g dry sachet
• Beer Styles: Belgian ales, saisons, witbier, specialty and spiced beers

Whether you're brewing a spicy saison, a rich dubbel, or bottle conditioning a Belgian strong ale, SafAle T-58 delivers the phenolic and ester character that makes these beers taste like themselves.