need an ale version of a lager yeast

simmer007 · May 9, 2016

hi guys, new to brewing. i have only made 23 batches and only one of those not being a kit.

i am going to brew a stella clone but do not have the ability at this time do a lager (colder fermentation) and need an ale alternative

Bohemian Lager Yeast Activator - Wyeast 2124

thanks for the help

texasdan · May 9, 2016

Though I have never used the 2124, looking at the Wyeast site, it seems the 2124 can also be used for lagers in the 65-68 temp range and doing a diacetyl rest after fermentation.

https://www.wyeastlab.com/hb_yeaststrain_detail.cfm?ID=30

simmer007 · May 9, 2016

ill check that out. thank you

jtoots · May 10, 2016

alternatively, what does everyone think about...
-a clean american ale yeast like us-05?
or
-a saison yeast to really dry it out?

twhitaker · May 10, 2016

Yes I use us 05 for a cream ale version of lager

Maine Homebrewer · May 10, 2016

You could try doing a steam beer. That's when you ferment with lager yeast at ale temperatures.

bobo1898 · May 10, 2016

SAFLAGER W-34/70

Supposedly they did a test with this yeast. Split batch where they fermented one at 50 degrees and one at 66. They couldn't tell the difference between the two when given a blind taste test.

http://brulosophy.com/2016/02/08/fermentation-temperature-pt-4-lager-yeast-saflager-3470-exbeeriment-results/

merfizle · May 11, 2016

WLP001 or any Kolsch yeast.

need an ale version of a lager yeast

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