HB helles

HB West Coast IPA brewed using A-43 Loki yeast. I like this yeast for fermenting at higher temps. Not a perfect fit with a WC IPA, though.
Have you tried a wcipa with Lutra? I haven’t, but I imagine it would work well....I agree. I tried a couple WCIPAs with another dry Voss, and a liquid Hornindal and they turned out a little more like the style.
The speed and high-temp fermentation was hard to beat, however, so maybe you're creating a new style of WCIPA!
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Agreed. The “fresh-mowed lawn” taste of the WCIPA is drowned out a bit with this yeast. Not bad, just different. A-43 or similar (just got the dried Voss) is my go to summer yeast. Great with so many other IPA combinations. Speed is no joke. 36-48 hours and it’s done.I agree. I tried a couple WCIPAs with another dry Voss, and a liquid Hornindal and they turned out a little more like the style, but the citrus/fruit-forward flavours were a bit different.
The speed and high-temp fermentation was hard to beat, however, so maybe you're creating a new style of WCIPA!
Cheers!![]()
Have you tried a wcipa with Lutra? I haven’t, but I imagine it would work well....
Not tried Lutra. Had a liquid A-43 and recaptured and used 5-6 times. Just got the dried Voss and will see how that does.Have you tried a wcipa with Lutra? I haven’t, but I imagine it would work well....
My experience with A-43 is straight up lemons. Pairs great with some hops, not with others. Also a very hazy yeast. Not cleared even after 8+ months.I haven't, but after reading the Omega Yeast 'Lutra' blurb, it is derived from the Hornindal strain, so it might be similar. I think the A-43 Loki or dry Voss are more citrus/fruit-forward than the Hornindal.
I'll have to locate some Lutra and give it a try.
@hopkincr have you ever tried Lutra?