Is this yeast OK to use

[private4587]

I am about to brew a Sierra Nevada and Punk IPA clones, I have wyeast 1469 which i use for my TT landlord. Is this an OK yeast to use on these brews.

 

[Clint]

I'd go with a dry,US style.

 

[MyQul]

Yes, you can use it but it defiantly wont be the same as as the reciepe for SN or punk. Use US-05 or BRY-97 or any other clean strain. 1469 is fruity

 

[private4587]

I have Crossmyloof US Pale Ale would this be better?

 

[terrym]

I have Crossmyloof US Pale Ale would this be better?

From the CML site....

US PALE ALE STRAIN CLASSIFICATION: Suitable for American Style Pale Ales, American Double IPAs, American Style Imperial Stouts and more. A top-fermenting ale strain suitable for American style ales. This yeast produces an exceptionally clean flavour, ideal for when you want the hop character to really punch through.

 

[MyQul]

Never used it myself so dont know how it performs but stylistically it's correct

 

[Dutto]

I reckon that it is okay to use a different style of yeast but I recommend that one should NEVER use a significantly out of date yeast!

This is after yesterday's fiasco when I used some OOD Allison's Dried Yeast to make 3 x 500g loaves and (after 4 hours of "proving") resulted in 3 x 500g barely edible breeze blocks!

The "Best Before" date on the yeast was June 2018, but what makes the whole situation a complete screw-up is that on Thursday I had thrown away the trub from the Cherry Lager which ...

I have Crossmyloof US Pale Ale would this be better?

... was Crossmyloof Pale Ale yeast and would have brought added flavour to the bread!

I can recommend the US Pale Ale yeast.

 

[chthon]

This is after yesterday's fiasco when I used some OOD Allison's Dried Yeast to make 3 x 500g loaves and (after 4 hours of "proving") resulted in 3 x 500g barely edible breeze blocks!

Did you keep it stored cool?

A couple of years ago my father bought a 500 g packet of dried bread yeast, which we split in half. I kept it in an airtight box in my refrigerator. I think I kept it three years before it was all used up. Never had a problem baking with it.

 

[Dutto]

Did you keep it stored cool?

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No, unfortunately! It had been opened and kept on a shelf in the garage since about February 2018 (remember the heat last summer?).