Smokey Red Rye Yeast Selection

[Redlantern]

Good morning all,

Looking to pick a yeast for a smokey red rye.
Grain bill is
2-ROW 7 lb
RED X 2 lb
RYE MALT 1.5 lb
FLAKED RYE 1 lb
CARA RED 1.25 lb
SMOKED (CHERRY) 1.5 lb

Looking to use Apollo, Citra, Sorachi Ace, and Motueka for hops

Smoked malt is low I know - I find smokey beers often too smokey

Not sure how ot go with the yeast though. Hoping for fruity esters with good flocc. Any thoughts?

 

[agrazela]

Wyeast 1450 Denny's Favorite is always a solid choice in a rye beer.

 

[jekeane]

these are strains you can get some esters out of.

WLP002 Pitch @ 68° and let rise to 70°

WLP007 would be similar as above but with better attenuation.