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Old 02-07-2012, 08:48 PM   #1
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Default Barleywine question about yeast

So is it better to pitch ale yeast, let them fizzle out at around 9-10% alcohol, and then pitch champagne yeast? Or just use the champagne yeast from the start?

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Just about every ale yeast will take you up to at least 9-10%, wlp001/s05 will go up to around 15%. Just pitch enough yeast and you'll be fine.
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Most ale yeasts, treated right, will take you a fair amount past their advertised limit. If you add concentrated wort or sugar over time you'll get even more out of them.
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Thanks for the replies! I've always wondered about adding wort over time...


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