Do liquid yeasts really make that much difference?

[mysterio]

I've had quite a few 77's that were wildly overattenuated, overcarbonated and gushing, like there was a wild yeast infection

I won't buy it any more.

I've have to check out the other ones you're talking about but I haven't seen them up here.

[196osh]

Damn, that sucks.

Sorry I spelled it wrongly Schiehallion, the Harvieston lager, Tescos has it?

[dazer23866]

I am using a liquid yeast for the first time WL002 and i have seen nothing like it it is bubbling 3-4 times per minute massive bits of yeast flying around in it bloody amazing. i get nothing like this with dried yeast

[Tom_D]

I reckon you'll be well impressed with how they turn out dazer. I've done three brews with 002 now having taken advice from chaps around here. The difference is extraordinary, I'm well pleased!

[dazer23866]

I reckon you'll be well impressed with how they turn out dazer. I've done three brews with 002 now having taken advice from chaps around here. The difference is extraordinary, I'm well pleased!

Yes very active and the smell is wonderfull
i am allso going to try WL007 on the same recipe much the same but dryer so i belive

[Tom_D]

Yeh I've read that 007 is slightly more attenuative although my last two attempts with 002 got down to 1.010, which was ideal. They both ended up super clear as well.

[Dennis King]

My last 4 barrels, and the next 2, were made with 007 and I really like this yeast. Probably the most active yeast I`ve ever used with a great crisp finnish. Strongly recomend.

[dazer23866]

been reading lots about them 007 and 002 and i must say i have not heard a bad word, thats what has lead me to try them.
You say you got it down to 1.010 my OG was 1.043 so i work that out to be about 4.2% , for me just right i dont like head banging gear

[weiht]

I've encountered liquid yeast to be slower towards the end of fermentation, ie getting down from 1020 to 1016 or lower. With dry yeast, it fast and hassle free. But i'm only using wyeast so far, and its the same for all the dif strains of liquid yeast even after doing a 1L starter

[Tom_D]

my OG was 1.043 so i work that out to be about 4.2%

That sounds about right. I've heard that it has to do with grain bill, mash temp etc. My first one ended up a lot stronger than I'd hoped which was partly down to my efficiency being higher than expected but also because it fermented down to 1.010. It ended up at 5.5% instead of 4.6% Oh well, lesson learnt and it still tastes bloody good!

[HighHops]

I've encountered liquid yeast to be slower towards the end of fermentation, ie getting down from 1020 to 1016 or lower. With dry yeast, it fast and hassle free. But i'm only using wyeast so far, and its the same for all the dif strains of liquid yeast even after doing a 1L starter

Sounds like you're under pitching weiht!! Try doing a 2L starter especially for even slightly stronger beers (1045+OG).

I love trying different yeasts. It contributes so much to flavour. You're just too limited on taste if you restrict yourself to dry yeasts IMO.