which yeast and should I stick some hops in there?

[stee41]

Trying to knock out a quick lager kit as I aint got time for an AG Vienna at the moment...Going for Coopers Canadian Blonde with Light spray malt, can I have recommendations for a good low temp yeast please boys! also thought of adding some saaz hop tea to this would that work ok?

cheers all

 

[bigdave]

If its just dry yeast yore after then you cant go wrong with a couple of packs of S23.

 

[Aleman]

As has been suggested S-23 should be available from most LHBS

I prefer W34/70 but it can be difficult to get.

s-23 is a little bit sulphurous though . . . . so remember its the yeast that farted!

if pitching cold ( <16C ) use at least 2 packets in 25L

Hop Tea - Take two tablespoons of extract from the kit dissolve it in a litre of boiling water, then add 20g of Hops (Saaz is a great choice). leave it for 20-30 minutes (while making the rest of the kit up) then add back to the kit. Gives it a good boost.

One thing I've noticed with the Coopers Lager kits is that I find them better made up with Sugar and not spray malt. Even the extra light throws the colour and balance of the kit off

 

[stee41]

gone for of Coopers Canadian blonde with 24g of 34/70 yeast starter and brew sugar with 20g Saaz hops thrown in ..yum