This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3031-PC Saison-Brett Blend™ “A blend of Saison yeast and Brettanomyces creates a dry and complex ale. Classic earthy and spicy farmhouse character meets tropical and stone fruit esters; aging brings elevated Brett flavor. Expect high attenuation[…]
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Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP585 Belgian Saison III Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs WLP585 Belgian Saison III Yeast “Produces beer with a high fruit ester characteristic, as well as some slight tartness. Finishes slightly malty, which balances out the esters. Also produces low levels of[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP540 Abbey IV Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs WLP540 Abbey IV Ale Yeast “An authentic Trappist style yeast. Use for Belgian style ales, dubbels, tripples, and specialty beers. Fruit character is medium, in between WLP500 (high) and WLP530 (low).” For[…]
My Journey into Extracts
and Lessons Learnt by Éamon Poplin Manager, Modern Homebrew Emporium Most of us start out using kits and extracts when we first venture into the world of homebrewing, and it makes perfect sense to do so. The process is simpler than all-grain, and certainly the upfront investment in equipment is far less expensive than a[…]
Quarterly Brewing Challenge 2016 Q3: Smoked & Rauchbiers
We’ve explored British yeast in Q1 and European hops in Q2. The Q3 competition for 2016 will be focusing on BJCP category 32 (A & B). These are the Smoked & Rauchbiers! Let’s explore some smoked malt! Brew up a traditional lagered rauchbier, it’s newer ale counterpart, or add some smoke to another beer style.[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs 410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast “Less phenolic than WLP400, and more spicy. Will leave a bit more sweetness, and flocculation is higher than WLP400. Use to produce Belgian Wit, spiced Ales,[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP072 French Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs WLP072 French Ale Yeast “Clean strain that complements malt flavor. Low to moderate esters, when fermentation temperature is below 70°F. Moderate plus ester character over 70°F. Low diacetyl production. Good yeast strain[…]
Seasonal Yeast – Wyeast 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. Wyeast 3864-PC Canadian/Belgian Ale “This alcohol tolerant strain produces complex and well-balanced Belgian Abbey style ales. Banana and fruit esters are complemented nicely with mild levels of phenolics and hints of acidity. Ester levels[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP860 Munich Helles Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs 860 Munich Helles Yeast “This yeast helps to produce a malty, but balanced traditional Munich-style lager. Clean and strong fermenter, it’s great for a variety of lager styles ranging from Helles to[…]
Seasonal Yeast – White Labs WLP017 Whitbread Ale Yeast
This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is.. White Labs 017 Whitbread Ale “Traditional mixed yeast culture. British style character, slightly fruity, with a hint of sulfur production. This yeast can be used for many different beer styles. The most traditional choices[…]