Wlp 840 American Lager.

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  1. psnydez86

    psnydez86 Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Who's used this and what was your experience? Planning on brewing an American style bock maybe Doppelbock. Wondering if this yeast is too clean. I have only used WL 830 German lager and I loved it but my LHBS only carries this lager yeast for now.
     
    #1 psnydez86, May 19, 2014
  2. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    According to mrmalty that is the Bud yeast. It is known for apple esters. Not too clean.
     
    #2 hopfenunmaltz, May 19, 2014
  3. psnydez86

    psnydez86 Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Yea. I'm hoping that the beer doesn't taste like Budweiser. I'm not using adjuncts so hopefully the yeast allows the hops and malts to shine.
     
    #3 psnydez86, May 19, 2014
  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    To re-enforce what Jeff (hopfenunmaltz) posted, the Budweiser yeast strain is known for producing an ester that tastes like green apples. If what you desire is a super clean/neutral lager strain then WLP840 (Wyeast 2007) is not an optimum choice.

    Cheers!
     
    #4 JackHorzempa, May 19, 2014
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