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General Discussions => Chit Chat => Topic started by: Dunkel on August 08, 2013, 08:06:04 PM

Title: Leffe Blond
Post by: Dunkel on August 08, 2013, 08:06:04 PM
Drinking this as I write, and can't believe that there is no wheat in the grist. Are they getting all the banana esters just from the yeast?
Title: Re: Leffe Blond
Post by: vonHolt on August 08, 2013, 09:40:47 PM
No idea, but this is/was my regular drink at home beer, as a bonus - since I started brewing - I also needed a supply of brown bottles from somewhere ;-)
Title: Re: Leffe Blond
Post by: Dunkel on August 08, 2013, 10:02:00 PM
And the labels come off so easily  ;)
Title: Re: Leffe Blond
Post by: imark on August 08, 2013, 11:51:40 PM
I think the yeast/fermentation would be the primary source of those esters.
Title: Re: Leffe Blond
Post by: Covey on August 09, 2013, 11:10:09 AM
I did a pilsner fermented at 25 and its not far off Laffe which i tasted for the first time last weekend. I'm not a fan for the ester taste or how dry it is.