using two different yeasts

[sheephrdr]

Has anyone used two different styles of yeast at the same time for one brew? do they act together, or compete? any thoughts on this would be great as I am trying to decide on german wheat or canadian/american style... possibly using both styles of yeast.​

 

[Nate]

Haven't tried it but I'm thinking about it. A blend of yeasts that are similiar in characteristics would probably produce something nice... not sure about mixing two vastly different types.

 

[D*Bo]

I've been considering this too.
Probably make two seperate starters and combine them in the wort.

 

[alemonkey]

Wyeast sells some blends - I think they're usually a limited edition type of thing.

 

[Catfish]

Blending is fine. The yeasts won't really compete, they just go about their business and sort of ignore eachother.

 

[sheephrdr]

cool thanks for the info!

 

[Rookie]

One of Wyeasts seasonals is Thames Valley 2. In the information about it they talk about using it and their other T.V. yeast together.