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11.3% Pumpkin Ale Yeast Pick

Which yeast should I use for a high ABV Pumpkin Ale

  • Safale S-04 English Ale - not sure if it can handle the ABV

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Safale S-33 General Purpose - handles high ABV

    Votes: 1 33.3%

  • Safale T-58 Specialty - peppery and spicy flavor, handles high ABV

    Votes: 2 66.7%

  • Sourdough Yeast ;)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    3
  • Poll closed .
Why not Safale US-05? 
 
Thought an English Ale yeast might enhance it a little more, if it could handle the ABV.  Not sure; what are your thoughts?
 
IMO, I think there is so much going on in a spiced pumpkin ale that the yeast will likely become secondary. 

And at 11% ABV, proper attenuation and yeast performance is more vital than minor yeast flavor characters. 

Another choice is Nottingham dry, as it attenuates well and is fairly neutral, but can give slight English character at the upper range of 67-69F. 
 
IMO, I think there is so much going on in a spiced pumpkin ale that the yeast will likely become secondary. 
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I agree. With so much going on already I would shoot for something neutral and somewhat dry.
 
MaltLicker said:
IMO, I think there is so much going on in a spiced pumpkin ale that the yeast will likely become secondary. 

And at 11% ABV, proper attenuation and yeast performance is more vital than minor yeast flavor characters. 

Another choice is Nottingham dry, as it attenuates well and is fairly neutral, but can give slight English character at the upper range of 67-69F.
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Thanks for the help; I will be trying the Nottingham.  I'll let you know how it turns out.
 
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