I have an update!
East Coast Yeast is looking to get the Old Newark yeast into Brewer's Apprentice as of yesterday, but nothing official so it seems. Nina says they gave BrewApp a card and that's all i know about that.
Al is looking to get the yeast out to homebrew clubs like WHALES and others like it. They want to do monthly orders and distribute at meetings, etc. Very good concept, IMO. They want to make the strain available to the people who can't easily get to Trenton to shop at PHB. (if you haven't been there, GO! great shop!)
Nina also says that Al is brewing today and will probably be culturing as well. She also said that Joe should be restocked some time in the next two weeks. I know I'll be making a trip the moment they get some.
Hope this helps everyone.
ps: their other yeasts include...
ECY01 BugFarm: A large complex blend of cultures to emulate sour beers such as lambic style ales. Over time displays a citrus sourness and large barnyard profile. Contains yeast (S. cerevisiae and S. fermentati), several Brettanomyces strains, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus. The BugFarm blend changes every year and can be added at any stage of fermentation.
ECY10 Old Newark Ale: Sourced from a now defunct east coast brewery, this pure strain was identified as their ale pitching yeast. Good for all styles of American and English ales. Suggested fermentation temp: 60-68°F. Apparent attenuation : 68-72%
ECY07 Scottish Heavy: Leaves a fruity profile with woody, oak esters reminiscent of malt whiskey. Well suited for 90/shilling or heavier ales including old ales and barleywines due to level of attenuation (77-80%). Suggested fermentation temp: 60-68°F.
ECY08 Saison Brasserie blend : A combination of several Saison yeasts for both fruity and spicy characteristics accompianied with dryness. Apparent attenuation: up to 80%. Suggested fermentation temp: 75-85° F.