Question about IPA yeast.

[saeroner]

I forgot to get US05 or the smack packs that i normally use. I have 2 packs of Nottingham would that be OK for an IPA?

The HBS is like 30 mins away. I can go later but would rather not. Brewing now.

any thoughts?

 

[BoomerHarley]

It will work. It won't showcase the hops as much and likely be a little sweeter, but it will work fine.


FYI, my absolute favorite IPA yeast is the East Coast IPA yeast from Gigayeast. Find this stuff and you'll be golden.

 

[JonM]

Nottingham will be fine.

Hey, some of by best brewing discoveries have come out of situations like that. In fact, I had a situation just like that earlier this year, and had to use a different yeast for an IPA at the last minute. Turns out I like the substitute yeast more than the one I planned to use. Brew on!

 

[brewprint]

I just used some wyeast scottish ale for an ipa. Turned out so good I will use it a lot more. I believe those are similar strains. Be thankful that you didn't get the US05. That stuff leaves a peachy off flavor.

 

[te-wa]

nottingham usually finishes low, ime. ferments low, too. i have taken it down to 61-2 and it chugged along.

did a recent batch (sculpin clone) with it, and the gravity is 1.013 and dropping - fermented at 66.