Safbrew S33

[jonewer]

What can I expect from SAFBREW S33 yeast?

I'm considering making a cherry beer and have a few packets of S33 hanging around.........

 

[evanvine]

What can I expect from SAFBREW S33 yeast?

S33 (EDME) is one of the best yeasts I've ever used. :thumb:

 

[Vossy1]

have a look at this forum post :thumb:

Click on fermentis, home brewing (top left), product range mid right for details on S33

 

[jonewer]

Can you use it for a normal ale or bitter as well?

 

[Muddydisco]

I have, with no ill effects but expect a ferment like that of nottingham.

 

[TheMumbler]

I made a simple bitter using Nothdown with S33 and it turned out fine. I found it ferments fairly clean but not super clean like, say S05. Similar to Nottingham as MD says. It settles well enough in the bottle, I'd say less flocculent than Nottingham but still fine for bottling. Perhaps it would give you more "Belgian" flavours at a higher temp (range is quoted as 15-24*C) but I wouldn't use it for a trappist style beer although this is suggested as a use on the data sheet.

I've only used it the once though, and I pitched a fair amount (2 packs in 30l) so it may give more flavour if stressed more. I may get another pack or two for the freezer as back up yeast next time I put an order in to themaltmiller or Barley Bottom.

 

[phettebs]

Was adding my own post about s-33 so I'll just add on to this one.

I used it in my Empty Sack Bitter and there is a pronounced acetaldehyde (green apple) aroma and taste. All of the malts and hops are ingredients I've used in other recent beers. This is the first time using S-33 so I have no experience with it to know if this is common. From what I've read, barring some sort of sanitation problem, the acetaldehyde should get cleaned up over time. Just wondering if it's this yeast or something else.

-baz

 

[TheMumbler]

I've had that apple flavour with beers fermented with S04 and Notiingham, I don't think I got it with S33 as it happens. Nothing to worry about in my experience, it disappears in a couple of weeks.

 

[phettebs]

Thanks. funny thing is I use S04 and Notty all the time and never have gotten it before. I kegged this beer Sunday and had a pint last night. It's less noticeable already but still there.

-baz

 

[Dunfie]

Was adding my own post about s-33 so I'll just add on to this one.

I used it in my Empty Sack Bitter and there is a pronounced acetaldehyde (green apple) aroma and taste. All of the malts and hops are ingredients I've used in other recent beers. This is the first time using S-33 so I have no experience with it to know if this is common. From what I've read, barring some sort of sanitation problem, the acetaldehyde should get cleaned up over time. Just wondering if it's this yeast or something else.

-baz

Hi Baz, I got the same with the S-23 when I did my Pilsner. It was in primary for three weeks and then I sampled after a fornight in the bottle and the acetaldehyde was very pronounced. I left in the warm for another fortnight and it was a lot better but still there. Its now been in the garage for a week and I intend trying another one over the next week or so to see if it is dissapearing.