New to Whitelabs...difference between 566 and 568?

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  1. Finn

    Finn Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Hi folks, I'm new to White labs saison yeasts 566 and 568. Could anyone tell me the flavor characteristics of these yeasts? I'm wary of using the 568 for a low gravity saison I'm brewing because it sounds like it may have more classic "trappisty" flavors....True? Not true? Thanks!
     
    #1 Finn, Aug 11, 2015
  2. DrewBeechum

    DrewBeechum Pooh-Bah (1,954) Mar 15, 2003 California
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    #2 DrewBeechum, Aug 11, 2015
  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I recognize you are asking about 566 vs. 568 but permit me to discuss 585. I just recently bottled a Saison that I fermented using 585 (I have used this yeast before) and once again:

    · Great fermentation performance; primary fermentation complete in less than 2 weeks. Fermentation temperature in the low to mid 70’s.

    · An absolutely wonderful combination of esters (fruity flavors) and phenols (spicy type flavors).

    Cheers!
     
    #3 JackHorzempa, Aug 11, 2015
  4. DrewBeechum

    DrewBeechum Pooh-Bah (1,954) Mar 15, 2003 California
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    585 is really fantastic.
     
    #4 DrewBeechum, Aug 12, 2015
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  5. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Drew, permit me to utilize a different (but similar) word: 585 is AWESOME!!

    Cheers!
     
    #5 JackHorzempa, Aug 12, 2015
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