Wyeast 1007 = Wlp 036? Not so fast.

[Steampunk]

For reasons of availability and convenience I am looking at wlp 036 as a sub for wyeast 1007 as me malty site states them as from the same brewery. However the specs on the associates sites are vastly different.

Attenuation for the 1007 shows an average attn of 7-9 points higher and the fermentationtemp range is equally variable.

Anyone have any insight or experience in these two strains.

 

[porterpounder]

I have found 1007 to be a much more aggressive fermentor, attenuates drier, brings the bitterness and hop character out significantly more and gives the beer a more lager-like flavor profile at the same temps (I usually sit at 62F for 3 weeks) in alts. 036 has always left a maltier beer with a subdued hop flavor and milder bitterness. It has also been a better flocculator.