E eadavis80 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 1,934 Reaction score 260 Sep 1, 2015 #1 Has anyone done this? I saw the Great Pumpkin ale kit on AIH on sale for $20. IT suggested two liquid yeast stains, but I have 04 harvested and they said both 04 and 05 would work, but the guy leaned towards 04. Any preference? Experience?
Has anyone done this? I saw the Great Pumpkin ale kit on AIH on sale for $20. IT suggested two liquid yeast stains, but I have 04 harvested and they said both 04 and 05 would work, but the guy leaned towards 04. Any preference? Experience?
sfgoat Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 4, 2013 Messages 1,191 Reaction score 176 Location Plattsmouth Sep 1, 2015 #2 Either will work. In a pumpkit I would prefer 04 over 05.
OP OP E eadavis80 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 1,934 Reaction score 260 Sep 1, 2015 #3 Now I'll throw a third strain in the mix - WYeast 1098...
sfgoat Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined May 4, 2013 Messages 1,191 Reaction score 176 Location Plattsmouth Sep 1, 2015 #4 Either the 04 or the 1098 would be good imo. S04 is cheaper so that's still what I would use.
Olorin Member Joined Mar 3, 2014 Messages 8 Reaction score 1 Sep 4, 2015 #5 I just did 5 smash beers with S04 as an experiment. I think it would be good match for a Pumpkin Ale.
I just did 5 smash beers with S04 as an experiment. I think it would be good match for a Pumpkin Ale.
OP OP E eadavis80 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 1,934 Reaction score 260 Sep 5, 2015 #6 That's good to hear because I pitched the 04 at 1 p.m. yesterday.
enkamania Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 1,119 Reaction score 332 Location Seattle Sep 5, 2015 #7 I've used 04 in my pumpkin beer and it works great