Wyeast vs White?

[dmtaylor]

I gotta say, WLP820 sounds like a real loser strain from all accounts I have seen.
I just did a Dortmunder Export with 833 and it went from 1.055 to 1.008, despite mashing at 68. Eating that maltotriose, I guess.

WLP833 is my other favorite lager yeast. Actually I can't decide which one I like better, that one or 2206. Both great.

 

[Qhrumphf]

White Labs does not have a West Yorkshire culture. But for where they have comparable strains, go for whatever you can get that is freshest.

Also regarding the newer yeast labs, a certain Zainasheff has gone on record saying he is not happy with the quality of their product.

White Labs doesn't. BSI does though

 

[jmill]

I usually go with the recipe if using one. I've used both Wyeast and White Labs, as well as a few brands of dry yeast. My stock right now is more heavy with White Labs strains.

I've had good experiences with all of them. The only real challenge I've found is with the saison strains. I found those vary greatly from brand to brand.