10 gallon batch w/ 2 yeasts?

[292beach]

I was planning on brewing a 10 gallon batch of an IPA or a Rye PA. I only have 5-6 gallon fermentation buckets and carboys so I figured I might as well split the batch and use different yeasts as an experiment. I was thinking American ale 1056 yeast for 1/2 and British ale 1098 yeast for the other. This would let me taste how the yeasts ferment differently. Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.

-JB

 

[PVH]

Great that you're experimenting. Using a different yeast on the same recipe can really show you the difference between strains.

That said, it could be a little harder to tell the difference in a big beer like an IPA. You might consider keeping the recipe pretty simple.

 

[292beach]

Really?, I would have thought just the opposite. So maybe it would be better with an amber?

 

[PVH]

Don't be discouraged - you will probably detect a difference. It's just that the difference stands out more in a beer that has fewer powerful flavors going on. Especially when you are comparing a fairly clean strain (1098) and a really clean strain (1056).