What yeast for an IPA?

[corn]

Looking at an IPA kit, I get to choose the yeast. Anticipated ABV IS 6.5%. Thanks

 

[ThunderpantsBrewing]

WLP001 and Wyeast 1065 are standards for IPAs. Some like WLP090, though I've never used it. These are all clean fermenting, but you can use WLP002 for more ester production.

 

[Timdogg]

Fermentis US-05 easy to use, clean ferment and no yeast starter

 

[corn]

Great thanks for the info.

 

[jbsg02]

Cal ale is the most common if you really want the hops to shine through, however an english strain is great in american IPAs, something like WLP007. Makes a little more balanced IPA than 001.

 

[RedstoneBrewing]

US-05/WY1056/WLP001 are great and will give you good results within a pretty wide range of fermentation temperatures. I prefer WLP090 as it seems to be a bit quicker, and definitely floccs out better, but requires more precise temperature control.

 

[stru]

I really like wlp060 for my IPAs.

 

[govner1]

WLP001 and Wyeast 1065 are standards for IPAs. Some like WLP090, though I've never used it. These are all clean fermenting, but you can use WLP002 for more ester production.

I think you meant WY 1056. As far a I know there is no 1065.
WY 1272 is also a good choice.
THE best is WY1217 but it is only available as a special release each year.

 

[TimBrewz]

I really like wlp060 for my IPAs.

I agree. WLP 060, which is a blend of WLP 001/WY1056 (California Ale-Sierra Nevada strain), WLP 051/WY1272 ( Anchor Ale strain) and Anchor Steam Cal lager strain. Makes an amazing IPA. I have used all the other yeasts mentioned, and I have settled on WLP 060 as my favorite.

That said any of the yeasts mentioned above will produce a fine IPA. If you are new to IPA brewing I would start with WLP 001/WY1056 to get a sort of baseline, then branch out from there.

 

[bandt9299]

My favorite is Dry English ale yeast. White Labs WLP007. Try it you won't be disappointed.

 

[corn]

Thanks for all the input everyone!

 

[JonM]

I used to use 1272 for all my IPAs, but I have recently fallen in love with using 1007, fermented cool. It is so clean, and it really lets the hop flavors shine through.

 

[NateW]

I used to use 1272 for all my IPAs, but I have recently fallen in love with using 1007, fermented cool. It is so clean, and it really lets the hop flavors shine through.

I just bottled a black IPA fermented with 1007 and I second this opinion. I fermented in the upper 50's and it's super clean; like hop juice.