Has anyone used the 3068 or wlp300 hefe weizen yeast for TC?
Someone on another forum had tried a number of different yeasts, wine (montrachet and cotes de blanc), ale (Thames Valley) and a cider yeast (wyeast 4766, quite bland apparently).
He raved on about both wyeast 3068 and wlp300 (well they are the same yeast after all), said it gave an almost tropical fruit flavour , super tasty and head and shoulders above the rest.
I know wlp 775 gets good press here but i have the 3068 sitting in the fridge ready and raring to go.
While on the subject of cider has anyone tried the cornwall cider 'rattler' its a cloudy cider with a bit of sweetness (v. tasty, but v. expensive £5 for a 500ml bottle in the bar) would love to make something like it.
wyeast 3068/ wlp300 for TC
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mysterio
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delboy
I think i might knock out 10L of this at the weekend when doing my hefe.
The poster on the other forum also described it as an appley jolly rancher (sounds nice)
What kind of yeast did you use for the other batch of TC?, be sure and post on the taste diff if you have time.
PS if you have any spare wlp775 lying about im sure i could give it a good home
that way i could do a taste test comparison, maybe save you from having to make an inferior hefe version (thats if the 775 kicks its arse).
The poster on the other forum also described it as an appley jolly rancher (sounds nice)
What kind of yeast did you use for the other batch of TC?, be sure and post on the taste diff if you have time.
PS if you have any spare wlp775 lying about im sure i could give it a good home
that way i could do a taste test comparison, maybe save you from having to make an inferior hefe version (thats if the 775 kicks its arse).-
mysterio
Gervin no3 champagne yeast, i've had a few sips and it tastes good. It won't be a scientific comparison though because we used different brands of apple juice in the two batches (the slightly better tasting juice was used in the WL version)
Deadlydes is the forum WLP775 supplier If I remember i'll harvest a bit off when i'm racking but i'm planning on using the sludge for a 5 gallon batch.
Deadlydes is the forum WLP775 supplier
If I remember i'll harvest a bit off when i'm racking but i'm planning on using the sludge for a 5 gallon batch.-
deadlydes
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delboy
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abaxas
4 ltrs of tescos apple juicedelboy wrote:cheers deadlydes, i'd love to be able to compare it with the wheat yeast TC expt im setting up this weekend.
My first TC was close but not quite there it has an after twang thats not that pleasant, im busting to brew somthing really nice to please swmbo and house guests.
I'll pm you if thats ok??
340g of tescos squeezy honey.
Gervin no3 champ yeast
Bottled with 40ml of juice per 500ml bottle.
Once it's matured in the bottle for a month it's fantastic, infact people are drinking it faster than I can make it!
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delboy
i was going to look into 4783 Rüdesheimer which is a wyeast strain for reislings and fruit ciders the blurb from wyeast below sounds ideal. That said H&G don't stock it and i'd probably have to wait an age for it plus its probably pretty expensive. If i was trying the gervin no.3 i could have it this weekend for about a quid from the LHBS, decisions, decisions!!
4783 Rüdesheimer blurb
Produces distinct Riesling character. Rich flavor, creamy, fruity profile with nice dry finish and a hint of Riesling sweetness in the aftertaste. Rhine Wines, Fruity Ciders, Riesling, Ice Wine.
4783 Rüdesheimer blurb
Produces distinct Riesling character. Rich flavor, creamy, fruity profile with nice dry finish and a hint of Riesling sweetness in the aftertaste. Rhine Wines, Fruity Ciders, Riesling, Ice Wine.
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delboy
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oblivious
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delboy
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Curious Brew
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