workhorse yeast

[brydo]

hi guys, has anyone used the mangrove jacks workhorse yeast ? im a bit reluctant to use it because it says "suitable to ferment all lager styles at 15 to 20 oc and all other beer styles at 20 to 32 oc". this yeast seems like its too good to be true, surely it cant do what it says on the packet ? has anyone else used this ?

 

[Hops_and_Dreams]

I've bought a pack to use in the summer because of the high temperature tolerance.

But as you say, sounds a bit too good to be true, so we'll see.

Got a Coopers APA in the tesco sale to test it on.

 

[MyQul]

I do believe it does have those temp tolerances.

However, I bought some in january to try out to see what It should be like under decent temps. The results weren't good

First off it seems to be is a very floccluant yeast (although the MJ website says it floccluancy is medium) So it dropped out of suspension quickly and left lots of diacetyl behind. So I had to rouse the yeast to get it going again. About a week later it formed a second krausen. As a consequence of the diacetyl I had to leave it in the FV for 4 weeks for the yeast to clean itself up.

The final product is definatley not the best beer I've ever made, It has a slight twang kindof like a kit.

Now all of this could of course be down to something I did, however I cant think what. I fermented at about 20C definately no more than 22C during the yeasts exothermic stage. Also maybe It just doesn't suit London water. I never bother to treat my water just filter it with a Brita jug.

I don't think I would use it again. I am going to try mauribrew's English Ale yeast which has similar temp range

 

[brydo]

i have a biab lager fermenting away (lager malt, flaked maize and some vienna malt) its sitting at 16oc, bubbling away nicely so i guess its a waiting game. cheers guys

 

[Hops_and_Dreams]

I recall you saying last week. I'll give it a go and see what happens. I did do a quick Google and some have reported good results, so maybe it will be OK.

I bought some of their Burton Union too, but have since seen mixed reviews. Not sure whether to try it or bin it.

 

[brydo]

im just hopeful that it will produce a decent lager at between 16oc to 20 oc. the tempreture range will never get above that

 

[MyQul]

I bought some of their Burton Union too, but have since seen mixed reviews. Not sure whether to try it or bin it.

Seeing as you've now bought it, I'd give it a go on a small batch/cheap kit to see what it's like. If I remember correctly the negative feed back was something along the lines of it's super dry?

 

[Hops_and_Dreams]

Seeing as you've now bought it, I'd give it a go on a small batch/cheap kit to see what it's like. If I remember correctly the negative feed back was something along the lines of it's super dry?

From what I've read, it takes an age to clear after fermentation and can give banana estery flavours. Also doesn't attenuate very well. This was reported a lot, but then others said it was fine and would happily use it again! Very mixed reviews! Wish I'd read them first.

As you say, I've got it so I may as well give it a chance.

 

[clibit]

Give it a go. Mauribrew Ale yeast has a similar temperature range and its a good dried yeast. Not tried the Workhorse.

 

[Hops_and_Dreams]

Give it a go. Mauribrew Ale yeast has a similar temperature range and its a good dried yeast. Not tried the Workhorse.

I've noticed that one being talked about on here. Do you think it would be suitable for an IPA? Or is it more of an ale/bitter type?

 

[clibit]

It would suit all ales including IPA I reckon..

 

[Hops_and_Dreams]

Might give it a try too then. Thanks.

 

[MyQul]

Just bought some Mauribrew 514. Give that a go see if it's better than the workhorse