US 04 or 05 for a strong Porter

[Cubslover]

These are the two yeasts I have and with the impending snowstorm, I won't be able to get any others.

Brewing a partial mash Oatmeal Porter on Wednesday and can't decide on which yeast.

 

[samc]

I prefer 05, just used it for a Stout and worked out well.

 

[Jaysus]

and I've used 04 in all of my recent porters...

 

[str8wire]

Check the safale website, but I think that 04 has lower esters and is more British style than 05.

I like 04

 

[brodie113]

Do you want an English or American character? The s04 will probably not attenuate as much as the s05.

 

[Goosta]

s05 will get you high attenuation with a fairly clean profile. s04 will give it a little English character. Either would be fine with a Stout or Porter...just depends on the flavors you want. I'd guess that s04 would leave you with a little more residual sweetness.

 

[Cubslover]

I want to go with an authentic style Porter, I think I'll go with the 04.

Thanks all!