Has anyone used Wyeast 2112 for anything other than a cali common?

[sudbuddy]

I'm just curious to see if I can find some other uses for it and see if anyone has had any luck. Cheers!

 

[AK7007]

I've done mixed fermentations with Kolsch yeast for Cream Ales and Bière de Garde. Essentially the White Labs Cream Ale blend. (WLP080) I've used it alone in a dark bock - Anchor Steam does this for a spring release. I've also done it once in a Baltic Porter for a sort of "Cali Porter."

It's a useful yeast, and I think it should get some increased play amongst home brewers that want to brew something besides an Anchor clone. Experiment a little, but I don't know that I'd bother trying to brew Euro lagers with it - people will end up comparing to super clean yeasts and saying that you didn't quite get it right. Beers with a little more flavor work well, I could see maybe an American Amber Ale getting the hybrid treatment, or even a Czech Pils?

 

[sudbuddy]

Beers with a little more flavor work well, I could see maybe an American Amber Ale getting the hybrid treatment, or even a Czech Pils?

I like the amber idea, that's a good start. Maybe a red ale could be good too

 

[Yesfan]

I'd have to do a Rush inspired brew, but wouldn't know where else to start besides the 2112.