So I got a pack of this for free sitting in my fridge. It is slightly swollen and about 6 months past mfg. date. I have never used it before and wanted to get some feedback before I took the time and made a starter. Any good? Any styles or hop/malt combos it excels with? I wanted to brew something this weekend but haven't the slightest clue what yet. Thinking I would use this yeast and go from there. I haven't seen too many posts about it so maybe it sucks, dunno.
Wyeast 1332 Northwest Ale yeast
#1
Posted 21 June 2016 - 02:16 PM
#2
Posted 22 June 2016 - 07:24 AM
If I remember right, it's derived from a British strain. It certainly has some characteristics of British yeasts, e.g. it's a little bit fruity (not that there's anything wrong with that). So it seems to be good for American versions of British styles -- pale ales, porters, brown, etc. A pale ale balanced on the malty side with some Willamette finishing hops could be a good way to go.
#3
Posted 22 June 2016 - 01:30 PM
If I remember right, it's derived from a British strain. It certainly has some characteristics of British yeasts, e.g. it's a little bit fruity (not that there's anything wrong with that). So it seems to be good for American versions of British styles -- pale ales, porters, brown, etc. A pale ale balanced on the malty side with some Willamette finishing hops could be a good way to go.
Have you brewed with it before? Looks like it has some low attenuation. But doing some googling I have read some people have good results with it. I dunno I already have attenuation problems, last thing I need is a sweet beer right now.
Doesn't look like to many people use this yeast. I'm starting to wonder if it's for a reason.
#4
Posted 22 June 2016 - 01:42 PM
I used it a couple times but found it had a tartness to it that I didn't care for.
#5
Posted 22 June 2016 - 01:57 PM
I brewed a batch or two with it a long time ago and thought flavor-wise it was OK. My impression was that it was more British than American and if I'm going to use a British yeast, I'd rather go with something more attenuative like 1028 or 1098.
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