wy 3522,La Chouffe bottle culture

[hoohaaman]

Hi Guys,anyone experienced with this strain?

Have re cultured from La Chouffe bottle,it is firing but it is giving off a smell I have never smelt before.
I'm really familiar with Belgian yeasts and their different aromas,but am not familiar with 3522.

Any insight would be great

Cheers hoohaa

[KEG]

so describe the smell

[hoohaaman]

I knew someone would ask .I'm terrible at describing such an abstract thing

Not an off smell,not infected,maybe a seaweed type smell.

Definitely a grassy thing going on

[KEG]

vegemite?

[hoohaaman]

No not vegemite,It's a clean smell maybe even coriander like,which would be in character with this yeast.Have fired it up on the warm side so .....

I might just slant it anyway

Cheers

[KEG]

the yeast is known for giving off spicy notes.. apparently banana notes too if it's fermented warm.

[hoohaaman]

Thanks Keg,will slant it up and try a La chouffe.I'm sure its clean,just curious re the aroma

Cheers Hoohaa

[hoohaaman]

Well I slanted this yeast,then decided I'd do a 10lt batch to proof it's merits.

Pitched a .5lt starter and it took off quick,excellent aroma .Definitely smells true to style now.