thrstyunderwater
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Apparently it's about all I can get from my supplier here in Hawaii. I'm new so what do folks think about it? A good all around ale yeast?
I just want to clarify with the OP, are you talking about packets of Coopers yeast that are sold as part of a Coopers canned kit or are you talking about buying individual packets of Coopers yeast from you LHBS? Part of my concern, with any yeast, would be how old the packet is.
I don't necessarily think it's the greatest yeast ever, but it seems to be a little more tolerant of high temps, without tasting off, and overall gets the job done for a lot of beers.
Really, I think you could do worse. If Coopers is all you have, Coopers is what you use. I would look into ways to control you fermentation temperature, make sure you are pitching enough yeast, not difficult with dry yeast, and practice sound cleaning and sanitation techniques. If you can do all that and there's still an issue, then worry about the Coopers yeast, but, like I said, I haven't found any particular issue with Coopers.
(Hell you could probably make money by selling to other local homebrewers)
Try Midwest,they have the gold cooper's ale sachet for something like $1.75. I think it's a very noob tolerant yeast. It can take temp extremes within reason. It produces fruity esters,which is desirable in English ales. Just use hops that have floral,spicy,earthy notes,& it'll be great.
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