PeterC1525230181 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I have the Coopers craft kit and have tried various of the recipes in the Coopers database. I have noticed that they mostly don't use the kit yeast. I assume that the kit yeast is not bad yeast. Why would Coopers put in a poor ingredient when they could include a good yeast at no more expense? I understand that it might be a wisely chosen robust strain, or maybe a blend of strains, so that it can cope with a wide temperature range and not perform too badly. Is it just that the recipe authors are aiming for particular style and so choose something specific and different? How much difference do different yeasts really make or is it enough to just understand that lager yeast likes cool (8-12) and ale yeast can cope with warmer (18-20 or more)? Even in hot weather and without any active temperature control I can keep things to around 22 degrees - our bathroom stays quite cool. I am happy to just make a enjoyable drink without getting pedantic about whether it matches any particular style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 yeasts make a lot of difference. as do the hops and the malt. 9 minutes ago, PeterC1525230181 said: Is it just that the recipe authors are aiming for particular style and so choose something specific and different? yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC1525230181 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 PS. Is the yeast the same with all the cans, especially the 'craft kit' cans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, PeterC1525230181 said: PS. Is the yeast the same with all the cans, especially the 'craft kit' cans? No. See here for more info: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashed Crabs Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Iv found the kit yeast pretty good especially as a beginner. The yeast supplied allows you to make a kit and a kilo beer that anyone can do. The recipes on the sites get you to try new methods and products expanding your skill set and finding the yeast that works and taste the best for you. And like you mentioned about temperature control .. some yeast have much higher tolerances without producing off flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Hey Peter, Many of the on-line recipes also use more fermentables too. Therefore, in those cases, more yeast is recommended. Some of the recipes even say to use say a US-05 yeast plus the brew can yeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackgym Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Although Cooper's yeast is a good product, it only comes in 7g satchets. If you just sprinkle the yeast on top of the wort and don't rehydrate you'll probably have the minimum amount of cells to kick over 23 litres. I prefer US-05 @ 11g (for ales) which I think produces a crisper tasting beer anyway. Alternatively, you can use 2x7g satchets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It'd be for two reasons, one being the different strain produces the intended flavor and also they may add extra yeast to boost the amount being pitched especially for the higher OG/ABV beers, but I think the former would be the main reason for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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