Using Safale S-04 with Parity Amber Ale

[el-Lance-o]

Hey Guys

 

Long time reader, first time poster (woah cliche)

 

I haven't been in the game long, in fact, my first brew is still conditioning in the bottles.

 

So while the FV is dormant, I might as well get onto the next batch.

 

I bought the ingredients for the Parity American Amber Ale:

1.7kg Thomas Coopers Traditional Draught Beer kit

1.5kg Thomas Coopers Amber Malt

30g Cascade Hop Pellets

15g American Ale Yeast (US-05) or kit yeast

 

The problem was the shop I visited didn't have US-05, instead I bought the Safale S-04 as recommended by the guy who was behind the counter.

 

Now after reading up on the S-04, I found that it might not be a good yeast to use with an amber ale.

 

I was hoping someone might have some advise or experience using such yeast with an amber ale or if I would be better off going and getting the US-05 or even using the kit yeast.

 

Many thanks in advance [happy]

[Hairy]

Welcome to the forum Lance.

 

S-04 will be fine. It is an English ale yeast and a bit fruitier then the US-05 which is fairly neutral.

 

In the end you will be making an English Amber Ale with American hops. A bit like playing cricket and allowing 'chucking'.

 

Unfortunately the pound and Aussie dollar isn't at parity so you may have to change the name [innocent]