Conan Yeast for American Stout?

[Torrefaction]

Got my paws on some WLP095 Burlington Ale Yeast aka Conan / Vermont Ale. Any reason this wouldn't be awesome in an American Stout? I'm thinking dry, roasty and hoppy with Centennial/Chinook, around 70 IBUs.

 

[Biobrewer]

FYI, not the strain you think it is... I believe that's rumored to be Magic Hat. But yes, using actual Conan in a stout would be great.

 

[Torrefaction]

Ok, thanks. The yeast I have on hand is the WLP 095. Anyone used this yeast? Anyone tried it in a stout?

 

[Ruckusz28]

I have not but I have used conan in a stout and it was very interesting. It really played to the dark fruit flavors in the beer.

 

[Torrefaction]

Seems like WLP095 is where Conan was sourced from, and it sounds like their characteristics are quite similar. Thanks for the input, Ruckusz. Considering I'm brewing this for/with a friend, I'll probably just play it safe and stick with WLP090 or WLP001, which have both proved reliably tasty in past American stouts. Cheers!