My first liquid yeast order WLP090 AND WLP028

[Sparkncode]

After using only dry yeast and having to do a starter recently I decided to order some liquid yeasts for up and comming brews.

An online homebrew shop i use has a monthly preorder for white labs yeast so should get reasonably fresh. Sort of planning ahead since im not sure when their monthly cycle is but better to get the yeast ordered and on its way.

Since I am currently doing a few higher ABV beers I decided to order:
San Diego Super Yeast - WLP090
Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast - WLP028

Any comments on these?
I'm also hoping to freeze some for future batches too so something rlse to try and perfect. This homebrew hobby is a slipery slope...

 

[catdaddy66]

Absolutely love wlp090! Have used many times with great success, with American ales mostly. It is the most consistent one I use.

I have used wlp028 twice, both on Scottish ales and liked it also. I don't have as much experience with it as with SDS.

 

[BrewingAroundtheRrealm]

I used WLP090 one time for a double IPA. It was very efficient. It's perfect for higher ABV beers.

 

[Sparkncode]

Thanks. Sounds like i picked a couple of good yeasts to have a play with when they arrive.

 

[catdaddy66]

Read some on wlp028 as I have heard that at a temp near 62° (can't recall if it's above or below) it can give a cherry type flavor. But either should be tolerant in high abv beers.

 

[jdauria]

Check this thread on how to take the lot number from the White Labs packages to go on their site to get the actual cell count on packaging day (hint: It's not always 100 billion cells). This will give you more accurate numbers for building starters. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...-an-accurate-cell-count-of-your-yeast.593881/

 

[singybrue]

Love 090! It's a monster that will rip through a beer in about 3 days. It accentuates the malt slightly in a APA or IPA compared to 1056/001/S-05, making for a nice balance.
It's one of my go-to yeasts.