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[wormraper]

Thanks for the advice on the US-05 and the saisons. So if I order an extract kit from midwest or somewhere like that, should i order some US-05 yeast and use it in place of the yeast that comes with the kit? I think I have seen some websites where they sell kits and yeast separately. Maybe that is the way to go.

How much trouble can I get in if I order one of these kits and swap the yeast?

Thanks for the help.

for a saison you want to keep the yeast it comes with. they use very specific Saison yeasts that are essential for the brew. A saison yeast thrives in a hot environment so there shouldn't be any need to swap that one out.

 

[DrummerBoySeth]

I think he meant to brew Saisons, OR use US-05 in other styles. Saisons are meant to be fermented hot, so saison yeast is your friend in a hot climate. That, and the US-05 is forgiving enough of warm temperatures to allow you to brew other styles without the expense and hassle of a temperature controlled fermentation chamber.

 

[A-Juice]

sorry not to be specific enough...

So with the saison - keep the yeast it comes with. Got it.

With other ale recipie extract kits, am I safe to swap the OS-05 yeast in place of the supplied yeast that comes with the kit or can I get in trouble doing that? Or does it depend specifically which recipie kit I am considering?

Thanks again.

 

[DrummerBoySeth]

US-05 will work well in MOST American and British beer styles, such as IPA, APA, Porter, Stout, Brown ale, ESB and so on... some Belgian yeasts (like saison) work well in warmer temperatures. German styles often require specialized yeast, and should probably be brewed in cooler weather conditions.

US-05 is a very versatile, "clean-fermenting" yeast and will allow you to make a wide variety of beer styles in warmer weather without too much effort or expense in temperature control. Just remember that if the fermentation temperature gets much above 72 degrees, the beer will require a couple of months of aging to reach peak flavor. It works well when warm, but works even better in the mid to high 60's.

 

[A-Juice]

thanks seth. I have a swamp cooler put together and plan to run some tests to see what temperature I can maintain.

 

[kh54s10]

Still the cheapest way to control fermentation temperatures is with a swamp cooler.

Using yeast that can tolerate higher temperatures is helpful but, if you want to use different yeasts for different flavor profiles a swamp cooler will work to control the temperatures.

 

[TBaGZ]

Where are you guys at in FL? we might be able to hit the bar!
Im in fort myers.

I am in Estero.

I made sure I had temp control for my fermentation before I did my first brew.

 

[A-Juice]

I am in Estero.

I made sure I had temp control for my fermentation before I did my first brew.

Right - this is what I am currently doing. Gathering the necessary equipment and gearing up for the first brew. Researching and trying to make sure that I have the essential bases covered.

 

[RM-MN]

Keeping the temperature under control will make you better beer but you don't have to keep it cool for very long. Once that first fast part is over you can let the temperature rise with no off flavors which is why it is often suggested that you use a tub and bottles of ice to keep it cool. It's cheap and you only have to worry for about 3 days for most ales of average OG. Lagers are a different brew and temperature control is the key to making them.