Differences in yeast - Simple terms.

[Chris]

I've tried to search for a simple answer to this but couldn't find it.

I just want to know, in novice terms, what the differences are in terms of speed of fermantation, affect on taste etc of various yeasts:

S-04
Champagne
Lager

etc etc.. I thought yeast was yeast, a sort of living organism :wha: . You chuck it in an FV & leave it.

(PS: I've seen how different champagne yeast looks compared to S-04 once fermented, why?) :?

 

[jamesb]

There is no answer, all yeasts are different. If you want quick and decent beer, use S-04. If you want more interesting beer, use something else.

If you're a newbie, just play around. Report your findings back.

 

[Chris]

Thanks James :thumb: .

I've sort of gone away from the beer lately & started on the fruity stuff :party: ..

I may try a cider yeast next, but there's lot's of Safale yeasts out there :hmm: .