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?
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!
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.