Does anyone happen to know what Goose Island's house ale yeast strain is? I'm referring to the one used for their standard, non-Belgian beers (312, Honker's Ale, IPA, etc.) I was at their Clybourn pub back in August and really enjoyed their Green Line Pale Ale, which is only available on draft in Chicago. I recently brewed a clone attempt of this beer, and used Safale US-05 yeast, mainly because I had it on hand at the time.
I suspect that Goose Island is using a proprietary "house" strain that they've been culturing at the brewery for years, but I'm not sure what commercial strain I might compare it to. Other homebrewers I've discussed this with seem to think that Goose Island uses a Chico-type yeast strain (1056/001/US-05).
Anyone have any thoughts?
I suspect that Goose Island is using a proprietary "house" strain that they've been culturing at the brewery for years, but I'm not sure what commercial strain I might compare it to. Other homebrewers I've discussed this with seem to think that Goose Island uses a Chico-type yeast strain (1056/001/US-05).
Anyone have any thoughts?