White Labs WLP773 from the vault

[Drewed]

Curious then, how do they claim 80% attenuation? What temperature did you ferment at? I know that some yeasts leave residual sugar if you ferment at the lower temperature limits, perhaps this is the case with this one? If it ferments dry I'd be very upset with their claims.

I stuck it in my basement and ignored it. This was spring time, so I'd put it around 65-68. I think the 80% is malt sugar and not the other sugar in cider that I am totally drawing a blank on now. My take is it ferments the one sugar completely, and leaves some of the malt sugar behind. This is backed up by my less than cultured taste.

I probably should care more, but it makes damn fine cider from the local cider I can get here in southern WI, and that is what is most important to me.

 

[bmd2k1]

.....28 and counting

 

[mwilcox]

a sacc yeast unable to consume 20% of the sugar from apple juice just defies belief with me, and when such basic information seemed wrong it really made me not want to use it.
I've been very happy with my results (largely DV10, with HST for Ice Cider) so I haven't been interested but if the number of orders needed gets low I'll toss in several to get us there.

Done.

 

[MarkKF]

Any idea when? Days, weeks, months? Anyone been charged yet?

 

[paneubert]

This is the text of the email I got 5 days ago.

You have released the yeast! WLP773 Scottish Cider Yeast Blend has been released from The Vault and will be shipped in the next few weeks. You will soon receive this exciting blend of two ale strains and one wine strain.

The credit card you provided to place your initial order will be charged. If your card has since expired, a Customer Service Representative will send you an email to update your information so we can process and complete the transaction. WLP773 Scottish Cider Yeast Blend is currently in production, and shipping is expected to begin in the next few weeks.

Please note: This, like others from The Vault, is a one-of-a-kind, specialty strain. Below are a few notes we've compiled to help with your future brew day.

Unlike a lot of ale strains that typically dry out most ciders, this unique blend of Saccharomyces strains will leave some residual sweetness for a smooth mouthfeel. This strain is perfect for those looking for a still cider with some lingering apple characteristic or a dryer sparkling cider.

Thank you for participating in The Vault. To place future orders of specialty yeast strains from White Labs, visit whitelabs.com/thevault.

 

[Maylar]

Payment has been processed...

 

[bmd2k1]

...me too....payment processed message late yesterday [emoji111]

 

[Maylar]

Anybody get a shipment yet?

 

[bmd2k1]

Nadda here...

 

[JDXX1971]

Me neither.

 

[MarkKF]

Nope. You got charged already?

 

[JDXX1971]

Yes I did.

 

[MarkKF]

Me too. Feb. 13, 2018

 

[MarkKF]

Ugh! When’s this gonna ship? Summer?!!!

 

[bmd2k1]

No doubt...been about a month since card was charged...

Checking out their new mobile app now.

 

[JDXX1971]

I am guessing they put in production about the time they charged us. I am also willing to bet we hear from them soon.

Looking forward to trying this, we have five gallons of apple juice sitting in the kitchen waiting.

 

[paneubert]

Tick tock, tick tock. Haha. Luckily it has still been pretty cold here in case I miss it in the mailbox for a day or two.

 

[Maylar]

Tick tock, tick tock. Haha. Luckily it has still been pretty cold here in case I miss it in the mailbox for a day or two.

Exactly what I've been thinking. I want it here before Spring.

 

[Albionwood]

I'd rather wait till Fall now, yeast will be useless to me until September.

 

[troutman]

Look what came today.

 

[Drewed]

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• Drewed
• Mar 12, 2018

Got mine too! Woot!

Too bad it’s not cider season....

 

[bmd2k1]

Mine too!

 

[MarkKF]

It's here! Now I need to find juice....in CT/MA

 

[dmf38]

I got mine today too. I'm going to make a starter and then bank some vials in the freezer until next Fall.

 

[Northern_Brewer]

Too bad it’s not cider season....

Well it is in the southern hemisphere....

It does seem a bit daft having this one as a Vault strain, particular as it's a blend that is harder to store. It makes much more sense to release it as a seasonal in time for the northern apple season. To be fair, it is on the list of seasonal releases for September/October (along with WLP515 Antwerp, a Chico variant which I'm playing with at the moment).

 

[mwilcox]

*facepalm* they shipped last week without a notification until today, too late for those of us who just went on vacation.
C'mon WL that's amateur hour.

 

[JDXX1971]

View attachment 561836Look what came today.

Mine too!

 

[Maylar]

Mine will stay in the fridge until November cider season. The "Best Before" date of July is stupid, but it should keep OK. Chris White says yeast loses 5% viability per year, and shouldn't be used if less than 90% so it aught to be OK in 8 months.

 

[Albionwood]

Mine arrived too. Now what do I do with it? Won't have juice to ferment until September. This is dumb.

 

[MarkKF]

It’s in my mini fridge with ten packs of 71b (on sale) and two packs of Brewers Best Cider House Select.