WLP002 for an IPA?

I was looking at the AHS dogfish 60 min IPA kit and saw that they recommended WLP002 english ale yeast. This caught my attention because I always thought IPA's were supposed to use clean fermenting yeast like WLP001. has anyone ever done a pale ale or IPA with this yeast? How was it?

I've done that specific kit, and while I can't one on one compair it to one done with WLP001 I can say that beer came out delicious. It was good enough that I just brewed it a second time this past weekend. The hops are so present that I don't know how much yeast character showed up.

Not necassarily "clean", but surely dry. I think WLP007 would be a better choice and is used by many a commercial brewer...Stone comes to mind.

kranak said:

I've done that specific kit, and while I can't one on one compair it to one done with WLP001 I can say that beer came out delicious. It was good enough that I just brewed it a second time this past weekend. The hops are so present that I don't know how much yeast character showed up.

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Good to know. I decided to try the mini-mash option, which will be my first partial mash. I went ahead and went with the WLP002 yeast. Hopefully it turns out good.

I think DFH uses the Ringwood yeast.

It all depends what style of IPA you want to brew. IPAs started in England, of course, so a flavorful English yeast with a nice ester profile would be the traditional choice. The American style uses lower ester forming yeasts (like the Chico strain) and make for a slightly different kind of beer. Use whatever you like best.

If you are not ordering for a while, I can give you an update... My yeast starter is going and I am brewing that kit as a PM tonight.

howabouttheiris said:

If you are not ordering for a while, I can give you an update... My yeast starter is going and I am brewing that kit as a PM tonight.

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I already ordered, but keep me posted! I will probably be brewing mine this weekend. Which yeast did you go with?

I went with AHS recommendation, WLP002.

I just made a IIPA with 1968 (the Wyeast equivalent). It's finishing up fermentation now and kicks ass. I love this strain... so malty and rich.

I mashed low (148 for 60 mins, 155 for 30 mins) and had a 10% granulated sugar addition. It went from 1.091 to 1.018 for a whopping 80% attenuation!

I also fermented on the cool side at 63* for the first 4 days, after which I ramped up to 72*.

WilliamWS said:

I think DFH uses the Ringwood yeast.

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I don't think so. Ringwood gives off a very distinctive flavor that it's almost overpowering. If you have a chance to pick up any of the Shipyard beers you can try Ringwood.

Use wlp 001, or yeast 1056 for and IPA that accentuates hop and malt profiles while leaving a clean finish without substantial yeast flavors.

Firestone Walker brewing co uses 002 in thier Union Jack IPA, one of my all time favorites.

I went ahead and gave 002 a shot. It's been in primary for 4 days. Fermentation was violent for about 24 hours and has since calmed down a good bit. I'll report back in a few weeks.

Jack that temp up to finish strong.

It got a little warm during the really active fermentation, about 72 degrees. I was able to slowly get it back down to 67-68. That's where it is now. Should i bring the temps up now?

Since you mentioned it's slowing down, that's always a sign to me to ramp up to 70-72.