Winesburg Ale
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Hey everyone
I'm planning to brew an extract batch of a lager-style beer. I bought a recipe kit that included a packet of Nottingham Ale yeast. I've got a couple extra packets of ale yeast in the 'fridge and I've heard that pitching more yeast can result in less yeast flavor, so I'm thinking "hey, maybe using 2 packets of ale yeast will give me a more lager-like flavor".
Has anyone tried this? I'd use the extra packet of yeast just to get rid of it, as long as it doesn't pose a threat the to well-being of the batch.
As an aside, I've made 5 batches of homebrew, all with dry yeast. I've used both Nottingham Ale and SAF Lager. I've really been happy with the Lager yeast. What would be the benefit of going to a liquid yeast, and do you think it is really worth the cost?
Thanks and have a good one!
I'm planning to brew an extract batch of a lager-style beer. I bought a recipe kit that included a packet of Nottingham Ale yeast. I've got a couple extra packets of ale yeast in the 'fridge and I've heard that pitching more yeast can result in less yeast flavor, so I'm thinking "hey, maybe using 2 packets of ale yeast will give me a more lager-like flavor".
Has anyone tried this? I'd use the extra packet of yeast just to get rid of it, as long as it doesn't pose a threat the to well-being of the batch.
As an aside, I've made 5 batches of homebrew, all with dry yeast. I've used both Nottingham Ale and SAF Lager. I've really been happy with the Lager yeast. What would be the benefit of going to a liquid yeast, and do you think it is really worth the cost?
Thanks and have a good one!