Windsor Yeast

[Cussword]

I'm about to mix a "Samson's Bah Humbug Christmas stout" Kit, it's made by Ritchie's.
I have a Danstar Windsor yeast that I've used before in an Oatmeal stout, (No, not the exact same yeast, another sachet) :lol:
Would it be better to use that than the yeast they have supplied??

 

[markp]

Probably, yes.....if only due to the fact that you will pitch the correct amount rather than the 6g that is usually supplied with a kit.

I've avoided using Windsor tbh, as it takes a long time to clear down. That said, it is supposed to be a nice 'fruity' yeast when used in an ale.

 

[Dunfie]

Unless you are sure the yeast with the kit is a good one then I would go for another yeast.

Windsor is less attenuative than the likes of Nottingham and S-04 so I think it will work quite will in a darker beer.

 

[Cussword]

Mark P, That said, it is supposed to be a nice 'fruity' yeast when used in an ale.

Unless you are sure the yeast with the kit is a good one then I would go for another yeast.

Windsor is less attenuative than the likes of Nottingham and S-04 so I think it will work quite will in a darker beer.

Thanks guys :thumb: that was my first thought.