Lager with an ale yeast

[cwrw]

I'm thinking of brewing a Vienna style lager (Elliot Ness) and will most likely go down the more conventional route of lager yeast and conditioning etc, however, what would be the difference in end taste if I brewed it with an ale yeast as safle US-O5...any thoughts? :wha:

 

[phettebs]

You'd have an ale and not a lager. ;-)

Depending on temps, you'd get a more estery beer with an ale yeast. You could try one of the hybrid yeasts like the California Common, an Alt yeast, or Kolsch yeast and ferment cooler to get you closer.

 

[cwrw]

Cheers Phettebs, and it's good to hear from you again :thumb:

 

[phettebs]

You too mate. Good luck with your beer!