Comments on: Favorite Yeast

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:04:29 +0000

I like Wyeast London ESB 1968 for ales and Wyeast 2206 Bavarian for lagers.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:33:44 +0000

Right now, I’m in love with WLP 002 (supposed to be Fuller’s, I think). Great flocculator! I also like the Irish ale yeast (WLP 004). I am working on getting the English ales down pat, as I’ve neglected them and really missed out on some great beer while working on the Belgians and more dramatic styles. I just made a dark mild…getting ready to pitch right now!

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:31:06 +0000

wlp029 & wlp002 are ones I’ve used a bunch. Something about really getting to know your ingredients. I’m always interested in trying new stuff though. Right now I’m trying some fermentis yeasts the english and the american have been great so far.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:56:09 +0000

Yes, I agree with above. I am learning there are many micro’s that use Fermentis as their yeast. Which excites me and makes me want to explore with dry yeast. I have used WLP-029 German ale/Kolsch quite a bit. When fermented at low temp (~64) it can provide a very clean taste with a good flocculation. I believe this yeast is also very versatile as you can almost produce any american/german ale. I have heard some brewers use this yeast to make lagers. Honorable mention: WLP-002 English ale Up & coming:WLP-810 San Francisco Lager

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:15:24 +0000

S-04 is great I know of Microbreweries that use it also and it can ferment at a low temp and its fairly clean …