What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

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OldConkerwood

What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by OldConkerwood » Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:44 pm

Hi,Fellow Brewmeisters,
I'm Planning an Old Tom Clone. 8.5%ABV GW's recipe.
The only decision now is what yeast to use. My LHBS stocks Mangrove Jacks specialist yeasts, I'm considering two at moment.
M41- Belgian Ale.
M29- French Saison Ale.
But, I feel I should ask my fellow brewers for advice (the wealth of knowledge between us.) =D>
Obviously a malty ale, with a high FG.
All Considerations Appreciated Absolutely.
Barnie. :D

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by Dennis King » Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:46 pm

The old Tom bottles are bottle conditioned but don't know if it's the primary stain. Our local Tesco's sell it.

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by OldConkerwood » Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:17 am

Thanks Dennis, I've read-up on harvesting yeast from a bottle, but haven't ever tried it.
maybe its time to give it a go!
Barnie.

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by McMullan » Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:10 pm

If you can get a bottle to harvest from, start off with a mini starter (about 200ml) using 1.020 gravity wort with a pinch of yeast nutrient. Ideally the starter wort would be sterilised using a pressure cooker. Leave the yeast sediment in the Old Tom bottle and pour the wort on top. Cap the bottle and give it a good shake. Pop the cap and cover with tin foil. Leave it at room temperature for about 5 days. Then step up the starter using 1.040 wort with a pinch of yeast nutrient.

If you can't get a bottle of Old Tom, use WLP007.

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by OldConkerwood » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:45 pm

Thanks for that McMullan, I'll give that a go :)

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by Kev888 » Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:37 pm

I'll be interested to hear how this goes. I previously read a post on another forum saying Robinsons pasteurise their bottles now; I think that may be incorrect but am not certain either way.
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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by serum » Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:56 pm

I'd avoid a Belgian or saison strain for this. Completely the wrong style for that.

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by OldConkerwood » Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:36 pm

Hi, Kev- yes I've heard a lot of brewers do.
Whether that's in the interests of good beer or to avoid "us types" harvesting I don't know!!
I do know that, I've been to Robinsons Brewery and they do make some lovely ale :D
Hi Serum, I was looking at those strains thinking I need something that can handle the higher alcohol levels, Have you a strain in mind?
Barnie.

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Re: What Yeast for for an Old Tom Clone

Post by BenB » Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:59 pm

I'd find some 1028. Not dry and not mangrove jack but good for old ales and good for high ABVs....

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