Janx
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What form of yeast do you like? Dry or liquid? Any types you have found to be really good? Let's talk about our favorite yeasts! ![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I think liquid yeast produces much better beer than does dry. I've been stuck on the White Labs for a while now and really like it. Here are some that I have tried and liked:
California Ale - the Sierra Nevada Yeast. Clean as a whistle and appropriate for just about any style.
California Ale V - more estery and fruity than regular California. Seems to finish a bit sweeter.
Dry English Ale - I absolutely love this one for British Bitter, Porter, Oatmeal Stoua and Pale ale. Finishes dry, but has enough yeasty character to be English.
English Ale - Finishes sweeter than above. I prefer the Dry version. Definite yeasty/estery English character.
German Bock - Takes FOREVER. A bock we made is still fermenting in secondary after 3 months! I'll let you know how it tastes someday![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
German Lager - Nice clean lager yeast. Makes good bock, pilsner, etc and is much faster than above
I think liquid yeast produces much better beer than does dry. I've been stuck on the White Labs for a while now and really like it. Here are some that I have tried and liked:
California Ale - the Sierra Nevada Yeast. Clean as a whistle and appropriate for just about any style.
California Ale V - more estery and fruity than regular California. Seems to finish a bit sweeter.
Dry English Ale - I absolutely love this one for British Bitter, Porter, Oatmeal Stoua and Pale ale. Finishes dry, but has enough yeasty character to be English.
English Ale - Finishes sweeter than above. I prefer the Dry version. Definite yeasty/estery English character.
German Bock - Takes FOREVER. A bock we made is still fermenting in secondary after 3 months! I'll let you know how it tastes someday
German Lager - Nice clean lager yeast. Makes good bock, pilsner, etc and is much faster than above