I recently used T58 on a Belgian pumpkin ale and loved it! It took forever to floc and tasted a little wonky when it was first kegged but after 2-3 weeks in the keg it is awesome! I fermented low and its got this wonderful spiciness that compliments the pumpkin very well. I've heard that if you ferment higher you'll get bubblegum and banana.
I've got a bunch of Pilsner LME, cane and candi sugar so I figured why not try this style out? I strongly prefer using dry yeast but do use liquid if I think its worth it. For example, I think you have to use 1968 or WLP002 in order to create an authentic english pub ale. S-04 simply doesn't cut it. I'm wondering if this is the case with this style?
Has anybody used T-58 for this style and if so what are your thoughts? For those that recommend against it, what is you favorite alternative?
I've got a bunch of Pilsner LME, cane and candi sugar so I figured why not try this style out? I strongly prefer using dry yeast but do use liquid if I think its worth it. For example, I think you have to use 1968 or WLP002 in order to create an authentic english pub ale. S-04 simply doesn't cut it. I'm wondering if this is the case with this style?
Has anybody used T-58 for this style and if so what are your thoughts? For those that recommend against it, what is you favorite alternative?