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What is your favourite yeast strain.

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by giligson, Jan 14, 2010.

 

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    giligson

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    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    OK simple question - and I'm looking for one line answers (OK, OK .. you can go on at length in the body of the reply but just put your answer at the beginning so people can find it quickly.)

    If you were stranded on a desert island (with all the necessary supplies to brew beer except access to multiple yeast strains) what would be your choice for a single yeast strain (or commercially available strain mix) that you would like to have with you?

    I'll start it off with my answer

    Wyeast 1056
     
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    buzzkill

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    the dry ones..I use them for 99% of my brews. and yes its for the low cost.
     
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    waldoar15

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    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    I normally use SA-05 unless I'm making a clone or style that calls for something else.

    It's cheap and it always works (for me).
     
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    sp1365

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    WLP002 - English Ale
     
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    Kralizec

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    WLP300 - You are on a desert island, why not drink some hefe's.
     
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  6. #6
    ChshreCat

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    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    Wyeast 3711. Sure it only makes saisons, but it's good at it. :D
     
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  7. #7
    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Jan 14, 2010
    I'm really into Denny's Favorite, Wyeast 1450 I believe. It says:

    This terrific all-round yeast can be used for almost any style beer and is a mainstay of Denny Conn. It is unique in that it produces a big mouthfeel and helps accentuate the malt, caramel, or fruit character of a beer without being sweet or under-attenuated.

    I read somewhere that it gives your beer a "luscious mouthfeel", and I really agree with that.

    Otherwise, I'm a fan of Wyeast 1056, or White Labs 001 for all of my American style beers.
     
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    GoldMiner

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch - after trying a Kölsch and controlling fermentation temps I use this yeast for a Blonde Ale also.

    Don't know why Kölsch isn't a more popular style.
     
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  9. #9
    PseudoChef

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    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    WY1275 - Thames Valley Ale.
     
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    gplutt

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    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    1275, favorite ale yeast, yep.

    2206 is my favorite lager yeast, and I'm on a lager kick right now.
     
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    qvantamon

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    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    I'm with ChshreCat - any Belgian Saison/Farmhouse Ale yeast. If I'm stranded in a desert island, it better be a tropical one... so I'd want a yeast that can ferment at 90F without giving me solvent.

    If you try to ferment a Hefe in a Tropical Island, you'll stink up the whole place with bananas.
     
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    Daddymem

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    Either US-05 or Nottingham-the new non-stamped packages.
     
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    Doog_Si_Reeb

    Beer is Good. And stuff!

    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    US-05

    It's easy and quick. If I were stranded, I'd probably need to maximize my time fishing, hunting and gathering. I probably wouldn't have time to mess with starters...
     
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    dunnright00

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    Posted Jan 15, 2010
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    Freezeblade

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    Posted Jan 15, 2010
    WLP023: Burton Ale.

    Which is the same as the Thames Valley yeast, IIRC.
     
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