tartness?

[tgmartin000]

So I had a killer Belgian golden lately that had a great sour tartness to it. Or perhaps it was a saison, it was a nice shade of orange. It was bone dry and effervescent, about 7 % abv.

I'd say it was mildly tart, not like a sour. Any idea where this beer gets its tart? Any specific yeast strain? Lactobacillus?

 

[stevo4361]

What yeast strain were you using?

 

[tgmartin000]

No, I tried this at a local brewery...Renegade brewing here in Denver. They make some really excellent brews.

I guess I'm asking if there are any yeast strains that kick out a level of nice dry tartness, but not like a sour.

 

[stevo4361]

Yes, a few Belgian strains have a "tart" flavor, and aren't sours. WLP400, 410 are advertised as tart, for Belgian Wits