According to a recent Brulosophy experiment - the answer is Saflager 34/70. Most could not pick out the beer fermented at 80F compared to 60
WY1056 or WY1007. I get peachiness from US05 and Nottingham has a disagreeable tartness.
WY1056 or WY1007. I get peachiness from US05 and Nottingham has a disagreeable tartness.
Wlp090
It does nothing but convert sugars to alcohol and carbon dioxide.
wouldn't that be a lager yeast?
IMHO, US05 hands down. I've been running tests lately with various yeasts in split 5 gallon batches. 05 always yields the cleaner brew, although if you like complexity or sometimes muddiness that might complement a style like a rich soupy stout, or if you simply have more patients than me, you might like some of the other yeasts that are out there.
I'm really thinking about ending trials other than 2nd and 3 generation pitches of 05.
I gotta ask.
For those comparing 1056 to US05, how can one be peachy at cool temps and the other not, if they are the same strain? (Chico).
Not trying to be a smartass. I've read here that WY1056, WLP001, and US-05 are the same strain, Chico, so how can there be differences between them?
I gotta ask.
For those comparing 1056 to US05, how can one be peachy at cool temps and the other not, if they are the same strain? (Chico).
Not trying to be a smartass. I've read here that WY1056, WLP001, and US-05 are the same strain, Chico, so how can there be differences between them?
The simple answer is that they are not. They may be derived from a similar or even the same strain, but they are not the same strain. There are distinct differences. My preference is WLP001, and I use it often.
Not sure if Saison counts but 3711 is very clean and dry to boot.
For me, it's a toss up between SafAle US-05 and White Labs 029 German Ale/Kolsch. I've used both and I've never had anything I would consider to be off flavors in my brews.
For the OP, I really enjoy WLP007. Very clean between 63-65, relative speaking (and has great attenuation and flocculation), for hoppy ales that have a little extra malt backbone and all sorts of darker styles. Haven't tried it in more delicate lighter styles, though.
Oh I forgot about 007! That was a great yeast to use, too. Not super clean, but the yeast flavors it gives are very nice and go well with almost any style. For me, as long as the temp stayed below 66F, the yeast was mellow and cleaner. Above 66F, and it's cherry and plum city. Not that it's a bad thing, but not desirable if you're looking for clean or neutral flavors.
No doubt Kolsch is the best ale yeast for clean high attn and hop flavors. And as far as the amount of styles you can do with that yeast, American ipa/apa/brown/honey/cream/alt/dusseldorf/fruit/holidy or specialty. It is not a bad yeast to have around for sure.
Oh I forgot about 007! That was a great yeast to use, too. Not super clean, but the yeast flavors it gives are very nice and go well with almost any style. For me, as long as the temp stayed below 66F, the yeast was mellow and cleaner. Above 66F, and it's cherry and plum city. Not that it's a bad thing, but not desirable if you're looking for clean or neutral flavors.
You;d better define which kolsch yeast. WY2565 is my favorite kolsch yeast and it's far from clean.
wlp029
I tend to use US 05 often but in my blonde ale I use 1272 and have for a long time. Ive tried them all (appropriate for style anyway) in it and it is consistently my personal favorite and seems to work best with my grain bill hop profile and ferment temps.
what's your preferred ferment temp for the 1272?
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