Has anyone used an ale yeast like Wyeast German Ale, in a lager recipe,
instead of the lager yeast? If so how does it differ?

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> Has anyone used an ale yeast like Wyeast German Ale, in a lager recipe,
> instead of the lager yeast? If so how does it differ?[/color]

It differs quite a bit, but still makes a good beer. Fermentation temp
is the key. If you can use WY1007 at 55F, you can make a very good,
pretty lagerlike ale. Of course, if you can get to that temp, you can
do a lager, too! I've made credible pseudo Ofests with 1007 at 58-60F.
Much warmer than that and you'll be way out of lager taste territory.

------->Denny
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Life begins at 60 - 1.060, that is.

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