Wyeast | 1084 Irish Ale | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
Wyeast | 1084 Irish Ale | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
SKU: WY1084
$14.79
SKU: WY1084
$14.79
I’m y sure what happened but my wort bubbled a little for about two days and then stopped. I just pitched more yeast (dry yeast). I’m not sure if I did something wrong but this is the first time I’ve had a wort that just will not ferment.
With proper brewing techniques this yeast settles out quick and forms a firm yeast cake that does not disturb easily. Makes Commercial clear bear without any finings.
This was my first time using a smack pack, but once I understood how to locate the internal pouch and break it open the rest was a breeze. I much prefer the constancy of this over WL's Pure Pitch which is very thick.
Good to go without starter (although others recommend). Had a good week long fermentation that started within the first 12 hours.
I made a starter with it which seemed to ferment and grow normally. I haven't yet tasted the first batch (an Irish Red Ale) that I'm fermenting with it, but it is about ready to bottle. I've used it in the past and think it is fine for stouts and some other styles.A minor disappointment is that I liked the old graphic on the Wyeast packs, which showed a lovely colorful view of Mt. Hood, a lot better than the new one.
started fast and went for 3 days bubbling
Worked well. 5 days at 63 deg. and then finish 3 days at 68 deg. .....done!
I love using this yeast in my Irish Red recipe. Gives an authentic flavor and lets the toasty and caramel notes come through.
I've brewed a few different stout recipes using this yeast and have been very happy with all of them. This yeast really gives a nice balance to a stout and just enough yeast character to let you know it's there. It doesn't over attenuate your stout which really adds to the nice full mouth feel that I enjoy, but still has a crisp finish. If you like rich full bodied stouts, this is a yeast you should try.
Used with an Irish red being my first time using liquid yeast i did not know what to expect. It swelled up after only 3 hours and added far more complex flavor to the beer my previous batches with dry yeast could not compare too
good yeast
This is my go-to yeast when I brew an Irish Red. Clean, ferments well, clears up like a ruby.
I used this on an Oatmeal Stout and was very stoked with the outcome. Gave an outstanding dry mouth feel that really changed one of my longtime recipes for the better. If you ever want to change up a stout recipe, definitely give this a go.
Brewed an Irish Red, that actually turned brown because I messed-up the grain bill, but flavor is excellent. Will use this yeast again !
I just used this and drank my first glass of stout tonight. It has great flavor. I have used four different yeast in the same basic stout recipe and this is by far my favorite. It came in a smack pack that swelled quickly. I had strong fermentation within 12 hours. I will use it again.
good flavor, takes off great, drops out easily.
Smack pack with good clean taste for finish.
Is a great yeast that can be used for a variety of styles. It does clear up pretty well if you cold crash at the end of fermentation.
What is the shelve life of this yeast?
Around 6 months but check the expiration date on the bag and use before that date. If it's been refrigerated even a few months longer.
Short answer a month or two refrigerated. After that the viability of the yeast plumits. You'd want to add yeast nutrients and make a starter if slightly older. If it's more then three or four months old I'd talk to customer service they shouldn't let it get older then that. You could end up with a really slow fermentation or off flavors.
"This versatile yeast ferments extremely well in dark worts." What does this mean exactly?
Hi AJ - The yeast works well in porters stouts etc. (dark beers).