Worthington's Red Shield - is this a primary yeast

[Bridgewater Brewer]

Hi folk

I've just bought a bottle of Worthington's Red Shield and notice its bottle conditioned. Does anybody know if this is a primary yeast and has anybody experience of culturing it ?

Many thanks

Bridgewater

 

[dennisking]

I used to use white shield yeast for years but they changed it a few years back. Although it still works I have not found it as good as it used to be. Never tried, or even seen the red shield.

 

[Cyclops]

I aint sure, I could try and find out if you like but wont be till early next week.

 

[Bridgewater Brewer]

Thanks to you both. Red shield a 4.2% IPA - assumed it was the same yeast but heard or red white shield is now a secondary strain in bottle. I'll try culturing it and a small trial brew.

Any more advise welcome though.

 

[dennisking]

I aint sure, I could try and find out if you like but wont be till early next week.

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