FRED: special yeast strain or not?

I just had my first Hair of the Dog brew! It was FRED. On the lable it boasted having 10 different varieties of hops from 5 different countries around the world. Nice 10% beer. It was called a "Golden Ale" although it was copper/orange in color. This beer is my new favorite beer. At the bottom of the bottle I noticed a large amount of sludge... I know now that I'm hopelessly lost into the addiction of homebrewing because I was excited and giddy as a little girl at a Barbie doll convention when I discovered this. The one question I have for the masses is: Does Hair of the Dog brewery use regular yeast from Wyeast/White Labs/etc... or do they have their own strain? I just have to know! I am going to be buying ALOT of FRED very soon and I could have fun with my purchase in addition to the assumed giggles derived from alcoholic beverages.

Some HoD just started showing up in one of my locals...I have been on the lookout for Fred!

Good question, even though I've talked to Alan a few times, I never asked. I can try posting on the OBC mail list. Maybe Fred knows?

Well, I don't know if this is the truth or just a strong rumor, but everyone who responded said, Wyeast 1728 (Scottish). Several confirmed that Alan doesn't not use a bottling yeast, so that sludge is probably what you are looking for.