Bought the wrong yeast, WYeast 1007 for an IPA?

[tjwor]

So, I stopped by my LHBS on my way home and grabbed the Brewer's Best IPA kit along with a few other goodies. I decided I'd use a WYeast Activator Pack as I didn't realize it came with yeast. Got home and realized I bought German Ale 1007 on accident. Would this be a good yeast to use for an IPA?

My Options I have:

1. Use the Wyeast 1007
2. Use Lallemand Dry-97 that came with the kit
3. Use Safale US-05 that I have in the fridge


I have about 2 hours until pitch time, Thanks for suggestions!

 

[beergolf]

1007 is a clean yeast so it could work just fine. Just make sure to ferment it cool so you get the clean flavor. US-05 is a more traditional IPA yeast (Chico strain)so that could work too. Either would work.

I have never used the other yeast so I cannot comment on that.

 

[Brad2287]

The 1007 would be fine. My experience with it is that it is pretty clean if you ferment at around 60 degrees but gets fruity if fermented much warmer. I would say if you did not make a starter just pitch us05.

 

[tjwor]

Thanks Guys! Pitched the yeast last night, it is hanging out in my chamber now!

The only slight concern I have is with the minor adjustments I made to the kit my OG was 1.070, Will this be too much on this yeast?

 

[Brad2287]

I would say yes. You will probably see some of the fruity esters associated with stressed yeast/underpitching from 1007. I would say any time you use non dry yeast a starter is necessary unless your og is under 1.035-1.04. With that said you will still end up with beer.

 

[bighorn_brew]

It'll be fine, that yeast is a monster, and is super clean,,,,personally that yeast would be on my short list of "desert island" ingredients.

 

[J187]

I'm guessing that since you posted 2 hours before pitching without having committed to using the smackpack you bought, that you didn't activate the pack 3 hours before pitching like it says to, did you?

 

[dues0009]

I'm guessing that since you posted 2 hours before pitching without having committed to using the smackpack you bought, that you didn't activate the pack 3 hours before pitching like it says to, did you?

tjwor your beer is going to be ruined, sorry.

 

[Darwin18]

I'm guessing that since you posted 2 hours before pitching without having committed to using the smackpack you bought, that you didn't activate the pack 3 hours before pitching like it says to, did you?

The activator pack doesn't do anything besides "proof" the yeast. You will need to make a starter if you want to increase cell count and activity.

 

[neosapien]

1007 is a beast. it does give some fruity esters when warm, as mentioned above. but if you keep the temp on the low end, it finishes out fairly clean and dry. The first time I used this yeast was also the first time I ever needed a blow-off tube, so...yeah.

 

[tjwor]

I'm guessing that since you posted 2 hours before pitching without having committed to using the smackpack you bought, that you didn't activate the pack 3 hours before pitching like it says to, did you?

By the time I pitched it had not quite 3 hours, more likely between 2 and 2 and a half hours of activation. The pack was swollen, and it is working away now in the chamber at 60*...

I'll hope for the best!

 

[tjwor]

Well, Decided to take a peak at how it was going and it seems the yeast are really liking the beer!

Keep in mind I have the temp sensor is taped to the fermentation bucket and is reading right at 15.5* C

The Beer already smells amazing!

 

[J187]

By the time I pitched it had not quite 3 hours, more likely between 2 and 2 and a half hours of activation. The pack was swollen, and it is working away now in the chamber at 60*...

I'll hope for the best!

Honestly, you don't even "need" to activate it. I was merely pointing it out to you for future.