Wyeast or white labs 4 belgian wit??

[HungLikeHood]

i wanna get get a kit from midwest supplies for a belgian wit but don't know whether to use wyeast 3944 or white labs.

 

[celticcolorado]

Wyeast 3944 and WLP 400 are the exact same strain. So its up to you.

 

[seangriffinbrewing]

Wyeast 3944 and WLP 400 are the exact same strain. So its up to you.

Thanks, I was about to go get 400 and i have 3944 in the fridge already. You just saved me a day, starting the starter for tomorrows brew day!

 

[IslandLizard]

Shipping yeast during hot and cold months can be a toss up whether it will survive. Why not compound the recipe yourself and buy at your local Brew Store? Or at least buy the yeast locally to prevent the off-chance it gets cooked (or frozen) in transit. The small ice pack won't help much.

WY3944 is a really nice yeast for Belgian Wits. I've been using Wyeast for years. Performs the same as or perhaps even better than White Labs because of the smack pack. Freshness is most important. When using liquid yeast, even if it's fresh, you'll need to make a starter for anything over 2.5 gallons.

 

[m00ps]

Zombifying a 3 year old thread. Well it least it saved you the hassle of deciding between the same thing. Personally, I like WY3463 forbidden fruit in my wits

 

[IslandLizard]

Yup, the date is not always clear. Was just chiming in without looking too closely.

Info still stands. Good point on WY3463!