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Alternative to US-05
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:57 am
by Xnerd
Ok so, I have noticed that I am starting to get some sulfur odors now that the weather is warmed up.
My dark cold basement does not seem to do the trick for US-05 anymore.
I really like using US-05 for my corn/barley/wheat recipe.
Could anyone point me in the direction of an alternative yeast that is a little more forgiving of temps?
I was thinking about trying some plain old bread yeast.
Any thoughts?
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:14 am
by rad14701
Bakers yeast and an old blanket or comforter wrapped around the carboy for insulation works for me...
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 11:14 am
by Xnerd
thanks rad, ill give it a go
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:37 pm
by Richard7
+ one on Rads post.... I like Fleischmann's yeast motto, When we rise, everybody shines! Works for me.
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 2:50 am
by Xnerd
worked great, not sulfur smells , working off at low temps takes a while but I like it to go slow.
I dont know if Im just getting older or wiser but taking my time with stuff has become enjoyable.
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 10:02 pm
by khushivis
Ok it is good hope it is well.
Re: Alternative to US-05
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 6:27 am
by Pesty
I've realized that the taste I don't like, is that of bakers yeast.
I switched over to using Fermentis Safale S-04 which tastes much better and likes lower ferment temps.
I'm in wheat grain phase right now and looking to try their Safbrew WB-06 for an all wheat vodka i'm working on.