Will changing the yeast make much of a difference?

Sonnal · Dec 29, 2015

I'm putting on a brew of my stock bitter today. I've previously used S 04 but have just realised I haven't got any in :doh:

. Would it make a huge difference if I swapped in some Wilkos Gervin yeast that I have?

I've never used it before so am not sure if it's any good in the first place. Anybody have any experience using it?

Cheers

clibit · Dec 29, 2015

Not a huge difference no, but they are different. I prefer the Gervin meself. You shoujd try different yeasts, to find those that suit you best. Try the Gervin.

Sonnal · Dec 29, 2015

Thanks clibit. I'll give it a go then.

Once bottled does it compact well at the bottom or is it fairly loose?

clibit · Dec 29, 2015

It clears and compacts well. It's a version of Nottingham yeast, which is widely used by breweries and home brewers.

There are tastier yeasts than SO4 and Nottingham, but both these yeasts are quick, reliable and good for bottling.

MyQul · Dec 29, 2015

I've used Gervin quite a lot (when I first went AG). It's got a higher attenuation than S04 (about 80% vs S04's 75%) so the beer will be a bit drier. Is clean so not much esters unless you ferment quite warm and sticks to the bottom of the bottles really well

Sonnal · Dec 29, 2015

Thanks guys. Better get on with it then.:thumb:

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