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Brewing Belgian styles is a rite of passage, and a humbling one. Authentic candi syrup, the right yeast strain, and a community that's walked the path before you.

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Kits, equipment and dry yeast to get started fast. For authentic candi syrup and liquid Belgian strains, the specialist suppliers below are the real sources.

Belgian candi syrup & sugarDark candi syrup and sugar for Dubbels, Quads and strong dark ales.Belgian ale dry yeastAbbey and saison dry strains, an easy starting point.Home brewing starter kitsAll-in-one kits to brew your first batch.Brewing equipment & fermentersFermenters, airlocks, hydrometers and the rest of the kit.

Specialty Ingredients

You cannot brew a Westmalle Tripel with baker's yeast and table sugar. Sourcing authentic ingredients is 90% of the battle.

Candi Syrup, Inc.The only source for authentic, darker-than-dark Belgian candi syrups essential for Dubbels and Quads.BrouwlandBased in Belgium, the largest homebrewing supplier in Europe. A great reference for what locals use.Castle MaltingBelgium's oldest malting plant, look for their Château Special B and Biscuit malts.

Belgian Yeast Strains

The yeast is the soul of a Belgian beer. These labs produce the legendary strains behind the classics.

Imperial YeastMassive cell-count pitches, their 'Gnome', 'Monk', and 'Triple Double' strains are legendary.The Yeast BayRare artisanal Belgian isolates like 'Wallonian Farmhouse' and unique wild blends.Omega YeastHome of 'Jovaru' and modern Belgian strains suited for high-gravity brewing.White LabsPure liquid cultures including the classic WLP500 Monastery Ale and WLP530 Abbey Ale.Wyeast LaboratoriesTraditional activator packs with legends like 3787 Trappist High Gravity.

Homebrewing Communities

The path to the perfect Saison is fraught with peril. Do not walk it alone.

Milk The FunkThe absolute authority on mixed fermentation, wild ales, and Lambic brewing science.The Mad FermentationistMichael Tonsmeire's treasure trove of experimental Belgian sour recipes.HomeBrewTalk: Belgian & French AlesActive forum with clone recipes for almost any commercial Belgian beer.

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Specialty Ingredients

Belgian Yeast Strains

Homebrewing Communities

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