Yeast for hop forward beers.

[TheRedDarren]

Is there such a yeast that actually accentuates hop flavour?
I've used very neutral strains that allow hops to shine like WLP001 and 007, but I was wondering if there was such a yeast that actually pushed the hop flavour as I know there are yeast that push the malt flavours.
Failing that, what do you use for your ipa's and pa's?

 

[didinho]

US-05.
there are neutral yeasts that won't overcome hops, I think none will enhance it.

 

[MyQul]

I think the vermont strain is supposed to be very good for hop forward beers ask @Garethhuwwilliams as he's used it

 

[GHW]

I think the vermont strain is supposed to be very good for hop forward beers ask @Garethhuwwilliams as he's used it

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Yep, Vermont ale yeast does exactly that and brings its own stone fruit peachiness to the party, too. It also adds a unique mouthfeel to the beer, very soft and creamy.

If you go to bear-flavored.com and look at the recipes on there, the guy brews with Conan (which is Vermont ale yeast) for all his hoppy beers and has lots of good info on the yeast strain.

 

[Brew_DD2]

I was a staunch US-05 guy for a while but I've had great results with Mangrove Jacks' M44. Superb yeast.

 

[Covrich]

I found US05 does the trick for me if you want the yeast to let the hops sing alone

I am going to be slightly controversial here and say NOT Nottingham/ Gervin/ wilko.. Whilst similar to US05 I have ready many people believe it mutes or subdues hoppy flavours and I have to admit from my own personal experience I agree, US05 is definatley better on the hoppier end of the spectrum.

 

[TheRedDarren]

That was nice I got a 'mentioned in post' notification. I'm going up in the world.

Yep, Vermont ale yeast does exactly that and brings its own stone fruit peachiness to the party, too. It also adds a unique mouthfeel to the beer, very soft and creamy.

If you go to bear-flavored.com and look at the recipes on there, the guy brews with Conan (which is Vermont ale yeast) for all his hoppy beers and has lots of good info on the yeast strain.

Gold! Thanks G.

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Might give the Vermont a whirl soon. Seems quite popular of late and read good things. I've always used 05 in my hoppy ales. Does the trick for me.


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[Brew_DD2]

I had Cloudwater's Session IPA yesterday and it was magnificent. Vermont yeast used in that.

 

[dad_of_jon]

I was a staunch US-05 guy for a while but I've had great results with Mangrove Jacks' M44. Superb yeast.

+1 for MJ's M44

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

What does M44 bring to the party then?


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[dad_of_jon]

What does M44 bring to the party then?


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I'll tell you when I've drunk a galaxy hop 3 in a bit, because my memory is diabolical (candi sugar withdrawal symptoms).

 

[Covrich]

What does M44 bring to the party then?


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Havn't used it but some people love it, similar to US 05 in the clean department more flocculant.. I have also read a few people don't like it.. worth a try though.. I will certainly give it a go,

I am guessing like 05 it really allows the hops to shine??

Where do people get the vermont yeast from? bottle culturing??

 

[Bunglebrewsbeer]

Malt Miller sell it.


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[geetee]

If you get your water adjustment right for sulphate/chloride ratio and the alkalinity correct then this will help to show off the hops. After that you are hoping for a yeast that wil not mask the hops, fairly neutral

For a hoppy beer I would usually use a west coast (MJ) yeast

 

[GHW]

Havn't used it but some people love it, similar to US 05 in the clean department more flocculant.. I have also read a few people don't like it.. worth a try though.. I will certainly give it a go,

I am guessing like 05 it really allows the hops to shine??

Where do people get the vermont yeast from? bottle culturing??

Brewuk also sell it. It's in wyeast Yeast bay range.

 

[Barney1]

Does anyone not use liquid yeasts on here? and while we are on the subject does anyone use slants or Re Master slants

 

[dan125]

Does anyone not use liquid yeasts on here? and while we are on the subject does anyone use slants or Re Master slants

I've used both liquid & slants, but then wanted to try a few of the MJ dried yeasts, and to honest now can't be faffed with making up starters etc so haven't gone back as the beers are just as good in my opinion.
Tempted with the Vermont yeast though.

 

[dad_of_jon]

it gives a clean crisp character that gives you the hop characteristics. It is very neutral used with chase spring water, if you do pour the yeast in you get a warm spiciness. I've used other yeasts and they do 'muddy' the hops. perhaps not to important with English hops and ipa's but more of a problem with the fruity citrussy american /new world hops.

 

[Covrich]

Does anyone not use liquid yeasts on here? and while we are on the subject does anyone use slants or Re Master slants

Yes a lot of us use liquid.. I think yeast is pretty much one of the most vital ingredients often a second thought, that said and I may be wrong but for a hop forward beer with a cleaner neutral taste from the yeast I would be happy with say US05...

I am taking MyQuls advice and going to culture up shepherads neame yeast from the bottle for an ESB