Tommy Cream Ale question

[KeizerBrewr]

So after lurking and researching yeasts for a good cream ale, I decided to tilt the idea on it's head and try WLP005 instead of US-05 or 1056. I've had many cream ales and wanted to try something a bit different. I used the Northern Brewer Cream Ale kit for reference. Has anyone else tried an English Ale yeast in their American style ales and liked the outcome?

 

[Rob2010SS]

Curious how this came out with the WLP005. Did you do it and did you like it?

 

[KeizerBrewr]

I did! Let's just say that 5 gallons of TCA quickly disappeared. My brother in law who loves cream ales said it was the best he has ever had. It was a full volume steep and boil. Steeped at 158°F(got distracted by my toddler), wanted to be at 148-150°F ideally. OG 1.047.I let it ferment around 68°F for two weeks. FG was 1.012. It came out crystal clear, although a little darker than I wanted it, the flavor was fantastic! It was bright, a estery, a bit fruity and oh so crushable. This is a standard staple in the house.

 

[Rob2010SS]

That's awesome! Glad it came out great! I'll keep this in mind. Developing a Tangerine Cream Ale currently and seeing what others have done.

 

[Jag75]

That's awesome! Glad it came out great! I'll keep this in mind. Developing a Tangerine Cream Ale currently and seeing what others have done.

Tangerine cream ale sounds really good

 

[Rob2010SS]

If I can remember to I’ll report back here how it comes out.