What yeast should I use?

[Panther1911]

I got a Belgian Wit kit from homebrewery.com. It is a extract kit with specialty grains and seasonings (orange peel and coriander seed). I didn't know what yeast it was going to come with so I bought a pack of SafBrew WB-06 (wheat beer). The kit came with SafAle us-05. Which one should I use? My basement temp is 68-70* F.

 

[Fatgodzilla]

Mate, you may as well use the WB-06 since you have it. In reality neither yeast is best for the brew, but rather than go and spending good money on a liquid yeast better suited for the style, you sound like at this stage you are just looking to brew a good drinking wit rather than an award winning brew. US 05 is a great "neutral" yeast it won't put yeast characteristics into a brew. The WB-06 is better suited to non spiced wheat beers in my opinion, but will still do the job.

 

[flyangler18]

If you enjoy Witbier and know the characteristic tart spiciness, you'll be disappointed with those yeast choices. A Witbier without a Witbier yeast strain just isn't a Witbier. The yeast character is so dominant in that style.

WLP400/WY3944 is an excellent strain.

If you ferment US-05 on the warm side, you'll get some esters and phenols that will lend itself well to the recipe.

 

[Scooby_Brew]

WB-06 is pretty close for Belgian Witbier if you like to use dry yeast. US-05 is good for an American Wheat Ale.
Happy brewing, dude!

 

[humann_brewing]

If I had to pick 1 of those yeasts for a wit, I would use the US-05 and ferment in the low 70s to bring out some of the esters that should fit the style.

 

[Arkador]

If I had to pick 1 of those yeasts for a wit, I would use the US-05 and ferment in the low 70s to bring out some of the esters that should fit the style.

+1 that is the yeast and temp i like for a a belgian Wit

 

[Tonedef131]

T-58 is the only powdered yeast I would consider using in a Wit. Even that is less than ideal, the drying process takes a lot out of specialty yeasts like belgians and weizen strains. IMHO there are a few styles that require liquid cultures...and this is one of them.

 

[Panther1911]

I had to run to the local HBS today to get some nylon bags so while I was there I picked up a vile of WLP400. I hope to have a brew day early next week.

 

[budbo]

T-58 always works for me but good call on getting the 400

 

[david_42]

so while I was there I picked up a vile of WLP400

Good move. Stash the US-05 in the fridge for an emergency.

Use the WB-06 in a nice low-ABV American Wheat. Maybe with watermelon.