mangrove jack's m15 empire ale and optimal fermentation temperature

[Erik the Anglophile]

So, I'm gonna brew a pretty dark and sturdy porter (just above 6%abv) using this yeast. As i have come to understand this yeast produces quite a lot of esters and accentuates malt sweetnes at higher temps and gravities. Should i ferment at a lower temp (18-19c) or go for 20-21 since i don't really have that much really sweet malt anyways?

 

[Northern_Brewer]

It's a general rule to start British yeasts low(ish) (say 17C) and let them free-rise (to say 20C)

 

[dmtaylor]

I find this yeast to be pretty clean actually. Good yeast. I'm considering keeping some going as a house strain. I use it closer to 18 C.