Fermentation Showdown: US-05 vs Nottie

Brewed an 8 gallon batch of Light Ale Saturday.

I have 3 gallons in a five gallon better bottle with a pack of US-05, and 5 gallons in a 6 gallon better bottle with 2 packs of Nottingham.

I used two packs of nottie due to recent issues with it, and this yeast is nearly a year old.

The 3 gallon batch is foaming nicely. The five gallon batch is going NUTS, I don't think there is anything wrong with that yeast. BIG blowoff, it is really churning away.

Both bottles are in my fermentation chiller at about 62*F. I pitched at about 72*F last night.

I will update the thread with details as the fermentation progresses.

Recipe used:

10.0lbs Pils
2.00lbs 2-row Pale
2.00lbs Flaked Rice
1.00lbs Flaked Wheat
2.00lbs Extra Light DME

.50 oz Magnum @ 90m
.50 oz Czech Saaz @ 90m
.75 oz Czech Saaz @ 5m

Nottingham finishes lower and is more malt froward. US-05 is hop forward.
http://hopville.com/recipe/47704/american-pale-ale-recipes/thirsty-summit-pale-ale

I made a stout recently with Nottingham...my goodness...both carboys blew off a TON of beer...never seen such fermentation.

Notty is my favorite yeast. Stouts, American Wheats, delicious and FAST! Plus, it flocculates well, so you get a clean, crisp appearance. A real delight to use!

Conroe said:

Nottingham finishes lower and is more malt froward. US-05 is hop forward.
http://hopville.com/recipe/47704/american-pale-ale-recipes/thirsty-summit-pale-ale

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Not according to the manufacturer. Notty is "described as neutral for ale yeast, allowing the full natural flavor of malt & hops to develop."

And 05 is described as well balanced as well.

Notty should finish lower as you mentioned.

That is my experience and I'm not the only one with that perception of it.

I've read that they are descendants of the same strain.

Yeah, Nottingham gives you a show (especially in big beers.)

Ive had great results with US 05 and had two packets of Notingham fail to kick in at all.

this is US 05...in a 5 gallon batch with only 6 lbs of grains.

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ntolerance/?action=view&current=P1050165.flv

Cool video! That's been my own experience with Nottingham. I've not used the US-05, but perhaps I'll give it a try next time (after I use these two packets of Notty I have ready to go...).

I recently have been using US 05 in some Belgian Wits. Of course, without the wit yeast its isnt a true wit. Blue moon uses an Ale yeast....so...whatever. It works for me....still makes a great beer.

Made a "Wit"on tuesday. 5lbs two row, 5lbs White Wheat Malt. Heres the video of that brew 24 hours later......US 05 Yeast. If you listen closely, you can hear the blow off tube "popping".

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ntolerance/?action=view&current=P1060424.flv