Barleywine question about yeast

[Athos56]

So is it better to pitch ale yeast, let them fizzle out at around 9-10% alcohol, and then pitch champagne yeast? Or just use the champagne yeast from the start?

Thanks!

 

[sagnew440]

Just about every ale yeast will take you up to at least 9-10%, wlp001/s05 will go up to around 15%. Just pitch enough yeast and you'll be fine.

 

[GuldTuborg]

Most ale yeasts, treated right, will take you a fair amount past their advertised limit. If you add concentrated wort or sugar over time you'll get even more out of them.

 

[Athos56]

Thanks for the replies! I've always wondered about adding wort over time...