Impressions of Omega's DKO Series?

[Iowa Brewer]

Hey all,
Looking at making my first Kölsch and caught sight of Omega's DKO (Diacetyl Knock Out) series. How are these being received? Any noticeable flavor or behavioral differences that a homebrewer should be aware of? Thanks!

 

[jpb2716]

I too was wondering the same. Hopefully someone chimes in with their experience with them.

 

[Bobby_M]

The only thing to know is that a diacetyl resistance really doesn't mean you shouldn't do a D-rest because it also helps with Acetaldehyde problems.

 

[jpb2716]

Thanks, Bobby. I hadn’t thought of that aspect of a d-rest.

 

[Iowa Brewer]

Thanks, Bobby. I hadn’t thought of that aspect of a d-rest.

Yeah, cheers, Bobby. Also hadn't thought of that.

 

[oldschool]

I don’t think these strains are in the homebrew packs yet, right?
I’m using aldc anyway since I had some dry hop D issues

 

[CascadesBrewer]

I don’t think these strains are in the homebrew packs yet, right?
I’m using aldc anyway since I had some dry hop D issues

I saw a video by Northern Brewer on these strains. I think NB is the exclusive dealer of these strains in homebrew packs, at least for now. They are selling for $14 per pack, which seems to be the same as stuff like the Thiol yeast strains and $1 more than the standard Omega strains.

 

[oldschool]

I saw a video by Northern Brewer on these strains. I think NB is the exclusive dealer of these strains in homebrew packs, at least for now. They are selling for $14 per pack, which seems to be the same as stuff like the Thiol yeast strains and $1 more than the standard Omega strains.

Makes sense that i didn’t realize. I actually got a bad taste in my mouth from Northern Brewer. Really, I hate the company. I buy AB products so it’s not some AB thing. Northern brewer just sucks and you can’t call them to ask a question about something you purchased.

Anyway it’s cool that the DKOs are available to homebrewers.