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Date: 04 Sep 2006 11:42:00
From: Jerry Z
Subject: Safale S-04 vs. Safbrew T-58
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I wish I knew more about dry yeast strains currently available.... I've
been using liquid yeasts for a long time, and really haven't kept
informed of the characteristics of the dried yeasts currently
available.
Friday, a friend gave me a couple packs of dry yeast to try out (1 pack
each of Safale S04 and Safbrew T-58). Although I've used Saflager (with
very pleasing results), I've never tried these dry ale yeasts.
Now I have to decide what styles of brew to make with them.
My current To-Brew list includes brown ale, Irish stout, and London
porter. Are either of these (S04 or T58) better suited to one of these
categories than the other? If not, what styles are best suited to these
2 types of dry yeast?
Jerry
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Date: 05 Sep 2006 13:14:52
From: rb
Subject: Re: Safale S-04 vs. Safbrew T-58
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Jerry Z wrote:
> I wish I knew more about dry yeast strains currently available.... I've
> been using liquid yeasts for a long time, and really haven't kept
> informed of the characteristics of the dried yeasts currently
> available.
>
> Friday, a friend gave me a couple packs of dry yeast to try out (1 pack
> each of Safale S04 and Safbrew T-58). Although I've used Saflager (with
> very pleasing results), I've never tried these dry ale yeasts.
>
> Now I have to decide what styles of brew to make with them.
>
> My current To-Brew list includes brown ale, Irish stout, and London
> porter. Are either of these (S04 or T58) better suited to one of these
> categories than the other? If not, what styles are best suited to these
> 2 types of dry yeast?
>
> Jerry
>
T-58 certainly has its own flavour profile - yes approaching belgian
type yeasts. I've used it for a few brown ales and otherwise standard
ales. I'm not sure it would work with a stout or a porter. IMHO, S04
would be a better bet for those. If you want something interesting try
wlp-023 burton ale yeast for a stout or porter.
I would certainly recommend fermenting T-58 on the cool side, as the
flavour profile can become a little overwhelming if fermented warm.
By cool, i would recommend ~16C ambient.
rb
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Date: 04 Sep 2006 13:33:31
From: GeoffT
Subject: Re: Safale S-04 vs. Safbrew T-58
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I recently used Safale US-56 with great results. I'm going to use this
as one of my standard yeasts.
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Date: 04 Sep 2006 14:13:38
From: Wayne
Subject: Re: Safale S-04 vs. Safbrew T-58
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Jerry Z wrote:
> Friday, a friend gave me a couple packs of dry yeast to try out (1 pack
> each of Safale S04 and Safbrew T-58). Although I've used Saflager (with
> very pleasing results), I've never tried these dry ale yeasts.
>
> Now I have to decide what styles of brew to make with them.
>
> My current To-Brew list includes brown ale, Irish stout, and London
> porter. Are either of these (S04 or T58) better suited to one of these
> categories than the other? If not, what styles are best suited to these
> 2 types of dry yeast?
I haven't used the T-58 yet. It is supposedly somewhat of a Belgian
style, though I have heard mixed reviews on how "Belgian" it really
tastes. I have heard it recommended for wits.
I have used the S-04 a number of times. It works good in any British
ale recipe. Your list would be very good candidates for this yeast.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
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Date: 05 Sep 2006 22:34:52
From: Dan Logcher
Subject: Re: Safale S-04 vs. Safbrew T-58
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Wayne wrote:
> Jerry Z wrote:
>
>> Friday, a friend gave me a couple packs of dry yeast to try out (1 pack
>> each of Safale S04 and Safbrew T-58). Although I've used Saflager (with
>> very pleasing results), I've never tried these dry ale yeasts.
>>
>> Now I have to decide what styles of brew to make with them.
>>
>> My current To-Brew list includes brown ale, Irish stout, and London
>> porter. Are either of these (S04 or T58) better suited to one of these
>> categories than the other? If not, what styles are best suited to these
>> 2 types of dry yeast?
>
>
> I haven't used the T-58 yet. It is supposedly somewhat of a Belgian
> style, though I have heard mixed reviews on how "Belgian" it really
> tastes. I have heard it recommended for wits.
>
> I have used the S-04 a number of times. It works good in any British
> ale recipe. Your list would be very good candidates for this yeast.
I've been using Safale US-56 almost exclusively for my beers. Its a very
good dry yeast, ferments out well, low to medium trub, clean and crisp beer.
--
Dan
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