I brewed a steam beer with this (sue me, Anchor 8) ) and would like to use the yeast cake in something else. None of Wyeast’s suggested styles are all that appealing.
Baltic Porter
Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
Cream Ale
Other Smoked Beer
Premium American Lager
Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
I’d consider a Baltic Porter, but I’ve got a plenty of high gravity beers going right now. I was thinking maybe a 1554 type pseudo-lager. Any other suggestions?
Its my understanding that you can generally make pretty decent lagers with this yeast.
From a BN podcast, Jamil mentioned that this yeast makes a great baltic porter.
You can also use it in place of 1056/WLP001/S05 at lower temps.
Not IMO, but maybe that’s just me.
I have used it to make a hoppy amber lager a few times. I am happy with the result at cellar temps (low to mid 60’s) instead of lager temp. I wouldn’t use it for a pilsner or anything but with the heavy hop load and a bit of crystal, I’m happy with the result.
I can post the ingredients I used if interested. It was started as a clone attempt for a local beer called “Barking Squirrel” that I like. Still not 100% cloned but I like it.
Years ago I did a SMASH with 2112: Vienna malt and Northern Brewer. (Actually it was White Labs’ version of this yeast, WLP810.) I entered it in the local homebrew competition as a Classic American Pilsner and took first place. One of the judges later told me it was the best CAP he ever had. Nothing wrong with that yeast!
You could do alt or
clean fermented American ale fermented at 68F.
I hope it makes light hybrids cuz I’ve got one going right now at 55°
Thanks, please post your recipe.
I may give an alt a shot, too, thanks.
I also believe Jamil mentioned that this would make a great Robust Porter. At least, that’s what I hope he said. I’ve got a Cali Common going in primary now and plan to repitch for my next Robust Porter.