"Spanky" <labtecs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4136ec9e$0$12752$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...[color=blue]
> Hi All,
>
> I would like to hear everyone's opinions on the various dried yeasts
> available, I have used several liquid cultures from both White Labs and
> Wyeast and have had good results however the ease of use and cost of the
> dried varieties makes them so much more attractive to the busy homebrewer.
> My question is - Which dried yeasts have you used with which style of beer
> that you consider to have produced an exceptional beer?[/color]

I like Nottingham ale yeast... I won a second place ribbon for my blonde ale
whilst using that yeast. I've also used Edme ale yeast with good results.

I agree that dry yeast is a good idea for beers where the style of yeast
isn't much of a contributing factor to the flavor or aroma... it's so darn
cheap compared to the smack packs and vials. Dry yeast also tends to stay
fresh longer, and often seems to get off to a better start than liquid
yeasts.

--
Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish