California Common Yeast questions...

[Newton]

I really like Anchor Steam beer, and I currently do not have a lagering fridge, so it seams that California Common yeast might be an interesting thing for me to experiment with. Generally, what sort of flavor profile does the yeast impart to the finished beer? One of my favorite summer drinks is a Boston Lager. What would happen if I took a recipe for BL and used CC yeast and fermented it a 62 to 65 degrees? Do you think this would make a decent beer?

 

[hoppymonkey]

I use it all the time for faux lagers with good results. I even made a german alt that I did lager for 3-4 months after primary. It is a very neutral yeast especially if you ferment at those temps

 

[defenestrate]

i've had good clean results using dry S23 yeast to make hybrids. s23 contributes more sulphur and less fruitiness than cali lager yeast in my experience.

 

[hoppymonkey]

Just a couple degrees cooler and you could use a Kolsch yeast.