Mixing two strains for an IPA

[npbrew]

I am planning on making a version of Denny's Wry Smile IPA, but am not as interested in it being super malty. I also don't have access to the yeast of choice ( Denny's favorite 1450).

So right now I have California V (WLP051) which last time I used in an IPA it turned out a super malty fruity concoction - probably too much for this brew. I also have US-05, which nice clean high attenuator, but is kinda boring IMHO.

If I were to pitch roughly equal amounts of both, would I get something in between, or would it be better practice to just mash really low and use 051 to get better attenuation?

 

[jimyson]

From what I've read, yes it's fine. Choose yeast that ferments in similar temps and have similar attenuation. I actually pitched half Vermont Ale from The Yeast Bay and the other half Old Sonoma Ale from White Labs into a IIPA last night. This is my first batch doing this so hopefully it works out as planned.