Bulldog Saison Yeast

[Gastronaut]

Hi,

I've been given a free packet of Bulldog saison yeast - http://www.bulldogbrews.co.uk/products/ ... yeast.html

Apparently this is a new range of dry yeasts from Hambleton Bard.

I'm brewing a grapefruit saison soon and will report back on the yeast, but wondered if anyone has had any experience using it?

Thanks,

Andy

[Gastronaut]

An update on this- pitched on 10th May, started at 18c and then ramped up gradually to 27, Now letting it drop back and will cold crash in a couple of days. It's gone from 1.057 to 1.003, all looking good so far.

[Hanglow]

Have you used Belle Saison or the Mangrove Jacks one to compare out of interest?

[gnorwebthgimi]

1.003 is quite a low FSG.

Was that just the yeast?

[Gastronaut]

Hi, not tried the Belle Saison or Mangrove Jacks yet, but may well do. It's great that there are now so many options with dry yeast!

Re the 1.003 - yep, that's just the yeast (that and a fairly low temp mash). I love saison yeasts!

[McMullan]

Have you tried fresh Saison yeast?

[Gastronaut]

Yes - I've used wlp590 French saison several times and loved it. Ferments very well and easy to use.