Beer Making
It's the yeast that makes the difference.
In order to brew a truly great beverage, yeast selection is of primary concern.
There's no point in gathering together the finest malts and hops and then using a yeast which is meant for baking bread to ferment the brew!
All the yeasts mentioned here will ferment a brew length of 23 Litres or 40 pints.
However, there is good evidence to suggest that by adding more yeast there will be a substantially better ferment with good flocculation & better attenuation.
Although not essential we often recommend making a yeast starter out of a couple of tablespoonsfuls of sugar, some yeast nutrient & the yeast in tepid water to ensure a lively culture is introduced to the fermenter ingredients.
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Brupaks Ale Yeast
£1.20
This dried ale yeast, although a genuine top fermenter, can be used to brew lagers provided fermentation is conducted between 10°C and 15°C.
Temperatures above 15°C will result in ale characteristics such as esters (fruity characteristics) manifesting themselves.
Suitable for all styles of ale this top fermenting yeast ferments well at low temperatures (down to 10°C) and has a high tolerance to alcohol (up to 12% ABV).
Supplied in 6g sachets each of which is sufficient for up to 25 litres of beer.
