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Mixing yeasts


DylanI

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Hey all

 

Has anyone used multiple yeasts in a single brew?

 

I'm wanting to brew a monster IPA, with a projected OG of 1.071. I'm guessing a single pack of US05 won't be able to handle it. I was wondering if I could add a Coopers kit yeast to help out.

 

Just wondering if anyone's done it, or if anyone thinks it's a stupid idea.

Cheers,

-Dyl

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I have done it and it was fine.

 

I made a strong IPA and used:

 

1 x 12g packet of US-05 (one of the Craftbrewer twin packs)

1/2 packet of the kit yeast (from the TC IPA kit)

 

The other 1/2 of the kit yeast went into the boil with 10 minutes to go for yeast nutrient.

 

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

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No problems mixing yeasts... however, I only suggest mixing like yeasts. eg Ales to Ales and Lagers to Lagers. yeah yeah I know there are blended yeasts around but unless you know exactly how much viable yeast you are playing with a nd mixing ratios etc, then I wouldn't bother.

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