jimmystewart
Well-Known Member
Hi, all. I've nosed through the first 5 pages of threads in this forum and tried a couple of different searches, but I didn't come up with any clear answer to my question.
I've already brewed one batch of the Munton's American style light with the yeast that comes packaged with it, and I was pretty happy with the results. I was considering trying another batch using a different yeast, probably Nottingham.
Also, a buddy of mine gave me a kit with the Munton's dark extract and some other ingredients. The yeast in that kit is past it's use by date, so obviously I should use something different. Would Nottingham be acceptable for that, or is there a particular yeast that would jive better with a dark beer?
I'm not trying to start any debate about whether or not Nottingham is any good. (I've read all of those threads, and I'm willing to give it a whirl.) Also, I know there are some people who might say I should toss the dark kit because it's sort of old. It was kept at a fairly constant temperature in storage, and as a newbie I'm more interested in getting in practice before I try more ambitious brews.
As I read more and more on the forums here, I get the impression that there really aren't a whole lot of *wrong* ways to do stuff, and I'd imagine some people might just say "try it and let us know how it goes." I was just wondering if there is any consensus of opinion....
Thanks in advance for any replies.
I've already brewed one batch of the Munton's American style light with the yeast that comes packaged with it, and I was pretty happy with the results. I was considering trying another batch using a different yeast, probably Nottingham.
Also, a buddy of mine gave me a kit with the Munton's dark extract and some other ingredients. The yeast in that kit is past it's use by date, so obviously I should use something different. Would Nottingham be acceptable for that, or is there a particular yeast that would jive better with a dark beer?
I'm not trying to start any debate about whether or not Nottingham is any good. (I've read all of those threads, and I'm willing to give it a whirl.) Also, I know there are some people who might say I should toss the dark kit because it's sort of old. It was kept at a fairly constant temperature in storage, and as a newbie I'm more interested in getting in practice before I try more ambitious brews.
As I read more and more on the forums here, I get the impression that there really aren't a whole lot of *wrong* ways to do stuff, and I'd imagine some people might just say "try it and let us know how it goes." I was just wondering if there is any consensus of opinion....
Thanks in advance for any replies.