OrangeCatBrewery
Well-Known Member
Hello, Im going to make a German/Czech Style Beer. And I have a few questions:
1) Which Dry Ale Yeast would be better, Nottingham or Safale K-97? (I plan to rehydrate) I have never used either before and they are my only options unless I pick-up another Yeast Pack from the LHBS.
2) I have 1 oz of Saaz (czech 4.4%) and 1 oz of Perle (9.3%), I was planning to use just the 1oz of Saaz, but after running it thru BeerSmith I am wondering if I should add some or all of the Perle Hops to the Boil (60 min) or should I rearrange the Saaz into 3rd's boil/aroma/flavor or should I go to my LHBS and get another .5-1oz of Saaz?
I dont want it to be a stongly bitter beer, but I dont want it to be sweet or malty. I know the 2nd question is going in different directions but any input or personal preferences would be appreciated.
3 Gallon Boil - to make 5.25 Gallons
3# Pilsner LME 60min
3# Pilsner LME 15min
1.5# Pilsner DME 15min
.5oz Saaz 60min
.25oz Saaz 15min
.25oz Saaz Aroma
Nottingham or Safale K-97
1) Which Dry Ale Yeast would be better, Nottingham or Safale K-97? (I plan to rehydrate) I have never used either before and they are my only options unless I pick-up another Yeast Pack from the LHBS.
2) I have 1 oz of Saaz (czech 4.4%) and 1 oz of Perle (9.3%), I was planning to use just the 1oz of Saaz, but after running it thru BeerSmith I am wondering if I should add some or all of the Perle Hops to the Boil (60 min) or should I rearrange the Saaz into 3rd's boil/aroma/flavor or should I go to my LHBS and get another .5-1oz of Saaz?
I dont want it to be a stongly bitter beer, but I dont want it to be sweet or malty. I know the 2nd question is going in different directions but any input or personal preferences would be appreciated.
3 Gallon Boil - to make 5.25 Gallons
3# Pilsner LME 60min
3# Pilsner LME 15min
1.5# Pilsner DME 15min
.5oz Saaz 60min
.25oz Saaz 15min
.25oz Saaz Aroma
Nottingham or Safale K-97