Irish ale for porter?

[Redtab78]

I am playing around with a porter recipe, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with Irish ale for porters? specifically the WYEST 1084. I know the wyeast website says it is good for porters, but I have never used it, and not sure what to expect.

If you have, did you try the same recipe with a different yeast such as 1968, and what were the differences?

 

[porterpounder]

The 1084 is great for porters. It's going to be a bit drier and cleaner than 1968. Less ester production.

 

[Dmoney1911]

It's a good yeast, and would work with a porter. Just keep the ferment temp cold (less than 64 or 65F) or you will start getting esters. I don't use this anymore unless it's the right time of year and I know I can keep the fermentor temp down.