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[HVB]

These came last week and I need to start planning. 

 

Funk Weapon #2 and Chardonnay will be used in hoppy beers.  I think the Saison Parfait will be used in a nelson sauvignon saison.  Most likely just a small amount at 5 and maybe dry hop. The other two I am working on a plan for.

 

[armagh]

Interested in what the Chardonnay yeast would be used for.  Did a Nelson Sauvin/Sauvignon Blanc saison, but that used beer yeast.

[HVB]

Interested in what the Chardonnay yeast would be used for.  Did a Nelson Sauvin/Sauvignon Blanc saison, but that used beer yeast.

Here is the description.  I plan to use it in my hose APA

 

BB99301A – Chardonnay (Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii)

Availability: Limited

Source: Isolated from Chardonnay grapes harvested from Kamiak Vineyards/Gordon Estate Winery in Pasco, WA using Bootleg Biology’s Capture Method #2.

Chardonnay is a clean fermenter but produces mild phenolics and a touch of citrusy & banana aroma at normal ale temperatures.

For Beer: Excellent for a unique take on New England Style IPAs using Local Yeast. This yeast greatly accentuates fruit-forward hops, creating a very complimentary ester profile. The lower flocculation characteristic visually matches this style and further enhances hop flavor. Beers with this culture will drop clear with enough time or use of finings.

For Wine: Short lag phase, low SO2 production, and vigorous fermentor. Able to fully ferment and handle the high alcohol environment of a white wine fermentation (13%+).

This culture has been identified as Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii.

“Chardonnay” was tested at Gordon Estate Winery on 2015 harvest Chardonnay grapes in virgin American oak. The results were great! And so the culture will likely be used with future Chardonnay harvests.

[armagh]

OK, I'll bite, what's a New England style IPA?  Yes, I feel shame not knowing this but IPAs are not on my radar.

[HVB]

OK, I'll bite, what's a New England style IPA? Yes, I feel shame not knowing this but IPAs are not on my radar.

Hazy, soft, airy mouthfeel, low bitterness, huge hop aroma/flavor and Denny's favorite... Juicy!

Tree House brewing, Trillium and Hill Farmstead are some known for this style. Getting popular on the West Coast too.