Re: Wit Yeast

I can't comment on flavor, other than that I've had great results with both White Labs and WYeast versions. One thing I can say about the White Labs Wit yeast is that it seems to be a bit sensitive to temperature. In my first batch in my new residence a month ago, I got a stuck fermentation using this yeast. I used a large, healthy starter, almost pure oxygen, got a short lag (<12 hrs.), but she still pooped out at about 1.03x. The temperature of the wort/beer when I measured was about 64F. I brought the fermenters upstairs and they started right up again. I have since noticed that the optimum temp. range is 67-74F for White Labs WLP400 and 62-75F for WYeast 3944. If you have a cool basement like mine, WYeast may be a better choice. Will Holway &lt;brew987(a)yahoo.com&gt; on 07/08/2002 01:59:27 PM To: mba(a)thebarn.com cc: (bcc: Jason Nelson/MN/Unitedmail) Subject: Wit Yeast Hi, I am going to brew a witbier in the relatively near future and I was wondering about other choices for wit yeast besides Wyeast. I would also like to stay away from slant cultures if possible. How do the White Labs wit strains compare with Wyeast? Cheers WH __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com