Best yeast for a strong dark ale?

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Zatoichi

Best yeast for a strong dark ale?

Post by Zatoichi » Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:16 am

Im looking for a yeast that will impart lots of flavor as Im looking to brew some very strong (6-8%) dark ESB style beers for the coming winter.

Whats your favorite yeast for a malty brew?

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Re: Best yeast for a strong dark ale?

Post by Deebee » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:52 am

Zatoichi wrote:Im looking for a yeast that will impart lots of flavor as Im looking to brew some very strong (6-8%) dark ESB style beers for the coming winter.

Whats your favorite yeast for a malty brew?
Depends i think.

If you want the hops to come out then Safeale 05, if you want a little sweetness thn o4. right now i love nottingham
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