heywolfie1015
Well-Known Member
Having now made a saison with both 3724 and 3711 (EDIT: using the same grain bill, mash schedule, and hops), I was surprised at the marked differences between the two brews. Thought I would start a thread on the differences I noticed to see if others found the same.
3724:
Everything about this yeast is big: the flavor, the pepper, the spice, the frustration in getting it to fully attenuate... Super tasty and unique; classic farmhouse ale.
3711:
Although containing the traditional saison characteristics of spice, citrus, and pepper, the overall experience produces a much more mellow and (relatively) malt forward saison. Spice and pepper take a backseat to citrus and silkiness in the mouthfeel. Also super tasty, but makes for a more...contemplative beer.
So, what do fellow HBTers think? Agree/disagree? I love both strains, but will probably use them to different effect in the future. In my mind, it will be split up by time. End of spring/beginning of summer: 3724. End of summer/beginning of fall: 3711.
3724:
Everything about this yeast is big: the flavor, the pepper, the spice, the frustration in getting it to fully attenuate... Super tasty and unique; classic farmhouse ale.
3711:
Although containing the traditional saison characteristics of spice, citrus, and pepper, the overall experience produces a much more mellow and (relatively) malt forward saison. Spice and pepper take a backseat to citrus and silkiness in the mouthfeel. Also super tasty, but makes for a more...contemplative beer.
So, what do fellow HBTers think? Agree/disagree? I love both strains, but will probably use them to different effect in the future. In my mind, it will be split up by time. End of spring/beginning of summer: 3724. End of summer/beginning of fall: 3711.