KCPDX Member Joined Oct 26, 2012 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Location Portland Jan 27, 2013 #1 When a recipe calls for unspecified Ale yeast, what difference on the beer will I get using a American vs a British?
When a recipe calls for unspecified Ale yeast, what difference on the beer will I get using a American vs a British?
helibrewer Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Nov 11, 2011 Messages 4,170 Reaction score 489 Location Wilmington Jan 27, 2013 #2 British ale yeasts don't attenuate as much as american ale yeasts. In British ales this helps with the malty character and a tad of sweetness. The American Ale yeasts (like Chico), attenuate well and produce a drier beer.
British ale yeasts don't attenuate as much as american ale yeasts. In British ales this helps with the malty character and a tad of sweetness. The American Ale yeasts (like Chico), attenuate well and produce a drier beer.
OP OP KCPDX Member Joined Oct 26, 2012 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Location Portland Jan 28, 2013 #3 Great that helps. I'll go with the American. Thanks!