corresponding yeast

[God Emporer BillyBrew]

I don't mean they're writing letters to each other. I'm trying to figure out if I've got a recipe that calls Wyeast American Ale 1 or 2. Since my LHBS carries only White Labs, I'm trying to figure out which one of those to use. I've got a California Ale starter in the fridge that I'd like to use. Is there a resource for this or do any of you know if they're the same?

 

[cweston]

I'm pretty sure morebeer.com (which sells only whitelabs) lists what the equivalent wyeast strain is in their descriptions.

WLP001 california is the same strain as Wyeast 1056 American.

 

[cweston]

Here's a site which lists commercial sources and wyeast/white labs equivalents:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~engla008/yeast.html#Wyeast

 

[david_42]

Good reference, I have the page saved, but that doesn't help other people much. If you have any doubts, as Kris recommends, check the company pages. Also, I don't know when he last updated the page and both companies bring out new yeasts.

 

[God Emporer BillyBrew]

Thanks. That's right on, it says that the yeast I have will work. I just hope it's still viable. I should know by tommorrow morning since I'm kicking up the starter tonight. I'm making a Victory Hop Devil clone.