Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
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mr x
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Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
I keep seeing wyeast strains that claim to work well in darker worts? Why?
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Re: Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
Any specific examples?
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Re: Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
Personally I don't use yeasts that are afraid of the dark.
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Re: Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
They must be referring to the flavour profile of the yeast strain, some are soft and round, others more acidic and sharp, some accentuate hops more, some the malt more etc...mr x wrote:I keep seeing wyeast strains that claim to work well in darker worts? Why?
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Re: Yeast that ferments well in darker wort - WTF?
Maybe that's what they mean.
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