Hi there, Great forum Guys sound like you might be able to answer my Question..
Am I right in saying that Coopers Heritage Lager is supplied with a blend of Ale and Lager yeast? A search of posts seems to confirm this?
Would be interested in finding out whats temps other folk have fermented this brew out at e.g. Ale 18-22 or Lager 8-12 or somewhere inbetween?
Will be using Kit + 1.5KG light Malt extract + 200g Dextrose... in the trusty old fermenting freezer that I can dial to the desired temp.
Have previously brewed this Kit at Ale temps with good results but if the kit yeast can take it I was thinking of moving to lager temperatures this time.
Any thoughts on this Kit yeast? I know I could go with SafLager but at NZD$4.90 I was trying to safe a few $$!
Cheers
Subrew.
Coopers Heritage Lager Yeast.
It says here http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/forum/vi ... .php?t=571
That it is a combination of Lager and Ale yeast.
I haven't brewed this, but if you are going to use the yeats supplied, I'd brew at 18 - 22.
That it is a combination of Lager and Ale yeast.
I haven't brewed this, but if you are going to use the yeats supplied, I'd brew at 18 - 22.
There is no such thing as bad beer. There is only good beer and better beer.
Yeah, Id worked through the "Sticky" post and saw that its a Blend of Ale and probably Saf S-189. Coppers website say try for 20 which is what I have kept it at for previous brews.
Was wondering if anyone else had tried going down, to say 12, which is the optimum quoted for Saf S-189.
I guess its a "suck it and see" and then a taste off to see which is prefered!
Cheers for the reply, Subrew
Was wondering if anyone else had tried going down, to say 12, which is the optimum quoted for Saf S-189.
I guess its a "suck it and see" and then a taste off to see which is prefered!
Cheers for the reply, Subrew
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Subrew,
I have done this brew as per the Coopers recipe recommendations, 1.5kgs LME nothing more and fermented at lager temperatures.
I was very disappointed in the results, wasn't like a lager at all but a more like a sweet ale. It would benefit from the addition of hops in the boil and end for aroma, IMHO but I like them hoppy. It still got drunk though!
But to answer your question no problem with fermenting at lager temps, it would be a good idea to make a starter and build up the viable yeasties, especially if you are going to pitch cool.
Cheers
AC
I have done this brew as per the Coopers recipe recommendations, 1.5kgs LME nothing more and fermented at lager temperatures.
I was very disappointed in the results, wasn't like a lager at all but a more like a sweet ale. It would benefit from the addition of hops in the boil and end for aroma, IMHO but I like them hoppy. It still got drunk though!
But to answer your question no problem with fermenting at lager temps, it would be a good idea to make a starter and build up the viable yeasties, especially if you are going to pitch cool.
Cheers
AC
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AC. Yep, I agree at Ale temps it was definately more Ale than Lager... but I liked it... will run it at 12 with the kit yeast and see if it ends up more like a lager! Will rack and cold condition for a week or 2 as well...
Extra Hops, yep!, I was thinking some Hallertau 'tea' for extra aroma...
Thanks for yor thoughts
Subrew.
Extra Hops, yep!, I was thinking some Hallertau 'tea' for extra aroma...
Thanks for yor thoughts
Subrew.