Due to a last minute change of mind in what I wanted to brew. I ended up sending a grain order of 90% German Pilsner and 10% German Vienna to my LHBS, which my wife picked up for me. I have a Pilsner yeast. What will the added Vienna do to a Pilsner? Should I just brew it or should I pick up a different yeast and brew a different style. I’m fairly new to all grain brewing and appreciate any help/suggestions.
If you are ready to brew, then brew it. The Vienna will add some color, and a little toasty flavor. If you want to determine what it does on your system and process, brew a Pilsner with 100% Pils malt and compare. Take good tasting notes on both beers if the second is brewed much later.
Add the Vienna, and in another batch go 80/20. I have been playing with Munich this way. I was gifted 4 55lb bags of Munich and have been making SmaSh beers. You may find that you really enjoy Vienna. I know I do.
The yeast is going to do what it’s going to do to your wort, add a lil flava.