Geordie bitter yeast.
Geordie bitter yeast.
Hi,
Have been advised by some home brewers to use a yeast like Gervin or Safale 04
instead of the yeast attached to the Geordie bitter tin. I think that is a Munton's one.
They say investing in a better quality yeast will improve the taste/brew.
Would appreciate any advice if anyone has any thoughts on this.
Have been advised by some home brewers to use a yeast like Gervin or Safale 04
instead of the yeast attached to the Geordie bitter tin. I think that is a Munton's one.
They say investing in a better quality yeast will improve the taste/brew.
Would appreciate any advice if anyone has any thoughts on this.
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- Piss Artist
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Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Popular wisdom says that Gervin is better than kit yeast. The yeast they sell in Wilko is supposed to be Gervin.
However when I was brewing kits I always used what came with the kit and produced good beer
However when I was brewing kits I always used what came with the kit and produced good beer
Richard M
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Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Hi Richard,
Thanks for your reply.
For what it's worth I'm giving safale a try. It's not overly expensive so I'll see if it does improve things. I'll report back on the outcome.
Thanks for your reply.
For what it's worth I'm giving safale a try. It's not overly expensive so I'll see if it does improve things. I'll report back on the outcome.
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Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
There's nothing wrong with Munton's yeast; I use it fairly often with good results.
I'm just here for the beer.
Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
OK Rookie point taken.
I'll report back on each after trying the safale.
I'll report back on each after trying the safale.
Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Tried bought yeast and an off taste is present in many of the bottles. Beer is also less clear.
There's chlorine in the water here so it may well be that. Others have experienced similar. Will use campden tablet next time.
There's chlorine in the water here so it may well be that. Others have experienced similar. Will use campden tablet next time.
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Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
I often make Geordie Yorkshire Bitter and am more than happy wth the yeast performance. If it ain't broke .....
Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Very true. I shall know better to leave well alone from now on.
Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Very true. I shall know better to leave well alone from now on.
Re: Geordie bitter yeast.
Can't say that I'm impressed by the kit yeast. I made the GYB up 11 days ago, my first kit brew in years. Dropped from 1042 to 1016 in three days but hasn't budged since. That's just under 3.5%abv. I make stronger brews from a Yorkshire Tea bag!