Averagely Perfect Saison - Poll #5A - Which Brettanomyces strain(s)? - Segment A

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Which Brett Strain(s) should be used? (don't forget to also vote in the other segment)

Poll closed Jan 10, 2015.
  1. Wyeast 5112 (bruxellensis)

    25.7%
  2. Wyeast 5526 (lambicus)

    2.9%
  3. Yeast Bay beersel blend

    2.9%
  4. Yeast Bay brussels blend

    2.9%
  5. Yeast Bay lochristi blend

    2.9%
  6. Yeast Bay amalgamation blend

    8.6%
  7. GigaYeast GB144 (sweet flemish)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. NONE FROM THIS LIST (and I know there's another list too)

    60.0%
  9. Wyeast 5151 (claussenii)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. BK Yeast Cantillon Isolates C1/C2/C3

    2.9%
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  1. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    The previous poll (#4) determined that WLP565/Wyeast 3724 will be used in primary.

    This poll will determine which Brettanomyces strain(s) to pitch in the primary, sometime before attenuation with the Sacch strain is complete.

    You can select more than one strain. If two or more strains are selected by more than 40% of total voters, they'll be considered by another poll, alone and in combination with each other (to determine if just one brett strain or multiple brett strains will be pitched). If one or zero strains in this poll (#5) are selected by more than 40% of the voters, the strain with the most votes wins (straight plurality), and will be the only brett strain pitched. No attempt has been made to lump same species from different suppliers together as the same presumed strain.

    NOTE: Because of the large number or Brett choices available, this poll is in two segments, #5A and #5B, running at the same time. Please vote in BOTH poll segments. Each one has a "none from this list" option. Checking that box if you don't want any of the choices in that segment will help to normalize the percentages between the two segments. Of course, you can also vote for strains from both segments.

    If your first choice is losing miserably, consider jumping ship to your second choice before the poll is closed. The new poll format allows it.

    Please note some of the candidates are marked with an asterisk. Those strains are either seasonal or apt to be unavailable at any random time. If any of these strains ends up in the recipe, there will also be another poll(s) to determine a closest recommended contingency substitute.

    If you want a strain that's not listed, write it in. And perhaps one of our esteemed moderators will add it to the poll. And remember, you can change your votes up until the poll closes.
    This poll will be open for 36 hours.

    (For those who don't know what I'm talking about, see these threads for the first two beers we did (and the bazillion ensuing polls and the final recipes...
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/the-averagely-perfect-american-ipa-project.59552/
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/averagely-perfect-american-stout-poll-1-abv.131209/ )

    Issues with methodology? Take 'em to beermail please.

    The Averagely Perfect Saison so far...

    Yeast: WLP565/Wyeast 3724, followed by Brettanomyces strain(s) in primary, sometime before attenuation with the Sacch strain is complete.
     
  2. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    I'm going to recuse myself from this poll, as I have no experience with Brett.
     
  3. corm44

    corm44 Pundit (847) Aug 28, 2014 New York
    Trader

    What he said
     
  4. wspscott

    wspscott Pooh-Bah (1,958) May 25, 2006 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

  5. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
    Pooh-Bah

    The yeast bay stuff is pretty tasty..

    Amalgamation is on my to do list.. lochristi is a blend that will give you some tartness, and the fruity funk that I, personally, want.
     
  6. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Amalgemation does sound nice. I voted for (and added) the BK Yeast Cantillon Isolates, though I know they won't win as they aren't available. Lochristi sounds like ECY B. Naardensis which might work as a replacement if needed (vice-a-versa).
     
  7. sjverla

    sjverla Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2008 Massachusetts

    I've never used brett, and wasn't an early supporter of it in this project, but that being the case, now that it's in motion, I'm excited. Since I don't have any experience though, I won't be voting. I just want whatever strain gives as much funk/horseblanket and as little band-aid as possible - something along the lines of Victory Helios but a little more pungent.
     
  8. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    I haven't used enough of these to contribute an educated vote. I used white labs lambicus and hated the results so I would steer clear of that.
     
  9. Lukass

    Lukass Pooh-Bah (2,891) Dec 16, 2012 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    This will be my first Brett beer, so am staying out of this one as well. I trust everyone else's vote on the right strain!
     
  10. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Folks, don't forget there are two segments, 5A and 5B, to this poll. If you're voting in one, please vote in the other, even if it's only "None from this list." Thanks!
     
  11. NeroFiddled

    NeroFiddled Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,276) Jul 8, 2002 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    VikeMan I want some of your beer !!!
     
  12. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    LOL. Get in line, Mister. <jk>
     
  13. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    WLP644 (bruxellensis trois) is the only 40%+ qualifier and thus the sole winner.
     
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