Oktoberfest no lager capability

[STLRAB]

Got this recipe off of Beersmith.com. I am a stove top partial mash novice so I liked the simplicity of this recipe. I don't have lager capabilities so I am looking for an Oktoberfest ale recipe. Can I replace lager yeast with an ale and ferment at 65 to 68 degrees and be ok? Suggestions and comments welcome. Thank you.

1 lbs Caramunich II (46.0 SRM)
2 lbs Pilsen Dry Extract (3.0 SRM)
1.0 oz Hallertau Hallertauer [4.1%] - Boil 60 min
6 lbs Amber Liquid Extract [Boil for 15 min] (12.5 SRM)
1 pkgs Octoberfest Lager Blend (Wyeast Labs #2633)

 

[Yesfan]

I've not done an Octoberfest or "aletoberfest" beer (yet), but I'd probably be tempted to use a German ale yeast.

Check out Chop & Brew's website, episode 13. Wyeast 1007 was used for it. I've done an altbier before and used US-05 (what came with the kit), so maybe that would be a good one too if you're having to use what you have on hand.

 

[govner1]

Take a look at the recipe for Oktoberfast ale. You can use ale yeast & your temp control abilities should be good.

 

[ArkotRamathorn]

+1 for German Ale 1007. I've used it for a honey faux-bock to try and fake a lager. Worked pretty well, ferment cool near its low end 55-57F and you'll have a nice clean ale that mimics the lager character.

 

[mrdail87]

WLP060 has an incredibly clean and smooth profile IMO. Plan on trying this in my own oktoberfest ale soon.

Regular old Nottingham is very clean fermented art 62-64 if you can swing it too.