The online HBS I use has a pretty good special on White Labs at the moment so I thought I'd try a couple of new strains. I repitch every batch from slurry so buying yeast is an occasional thing for me.
Wondering if people could recommend some versatile stains for lagers and Belgian beers.
Belgians:
Haven't brewed any of these before but would like to try a Dubbel and blonde initially, maybe a Quad later on. Looks like either WLP500 / 530 would work for these. Does anyone have a preference either way? I was leaning towards the 500 but I really haven't tasted that many Belgian ales so I'm not sure what I like.
Lager:
I have been using Saflager 34/70 and have found it fine so far. I have been using it for Pilsners, Helles, Marzens, Schwarzbiers and recently a doppelbock.
Am I fine sticking with the dry yeast, or would it be worth switching to something like WLP830 German lager? Or WLP833 German bock lager for the occasional bock?
Wondering if people could recommend some versatile stains for lagers and Belgian beers.
Belgians:
Haven't brewed any of these before but would like to try a Dubbel and blonde initially, maybe a Quad later on. Looks like either WLP500 / 530 would work for these. Does anyone have a preference either way? I was leaning towards the 500 but I really haven't tasted that many Belgian ales so I'm not sure what I like.
Lager:
I have been using Saflager 34/70 and have found it fine so far. I have been using it for Pilsners, Helles, Marzens, Schwarzbiers and recently a doppelbock.
Am I fine sticking with the dry yeast, or would it be worth switching to something like WLP830 German lager? Or WLP833 German bock lager for the occasional bock?