smizak
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That's the problem, I don't want to paint myself into a corner on brew day. If the Notty is questionable come brew day, I'd have to know before I mash. I could pitch a backup (I have WLP001, WLP008, US004, US05, or Danstar Windsor) but I don't think any of them will give the dry finish I'm after unless I lower my mash temp to 146-148 instead of the planned 152. Or add some corn sugar, but I'd rather not do that. It's an English IPA so the dry finish is pretty important to me... So, I kind of have to know before hand.
Wyeast 1028 is terrific in an English IPA. Attenuative and leaves a minerally dry finish. Love it in my N. English browns, which I prefer a little drier than most. I was going to use 1028 in mine, but the LHBS was out, so I bought bunk Nottingham instead. Then re-pitched with US-05. The beer is quite good for not using entirely English yeast.