[TMacphersonNH]

I see that Wyeast recommends the 3787 but I was wondering if anybody had used the 1214. I have the 1214 but not 3787. If it's essential I can drive about 40 miles and pick it up. Thanks so much - Tom

[JJeffers09]

I think 1214 is fine.  I have not used it but have tasted it in a father's beer.  It was good.

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[HoosierBrew]

1214 works perfectly fine here, really well. Keep fermentation fairly cool for either though - like 63F for 2 or 3 days, then warm a couple dF/day up to room temp. Go too warm and you'll end up with a banana bomb.

[TMacphersonNH]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the feedback.

[denny]

Have you used 1214?  If you have and you liked it, great.  Otherwise, I'd advise you to stick with 3787.

[Andor]

https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/spencer-brewery-trappist-ale/

I read in another article, zymurgy I believe, that spencer Trappist brewery uses a strain similar to Chimay 1214 in their single. Good beer btw

[chumley]

1214 is a great yeast.  Having had a couple of glasses of Chimay Doree at their tavern a few years ago, I can attest it makes a fine single. 

[neddles]

1214 is a great yeast.  Having had a couple of glasses of Chimay Doree at their tavern a few years ago, I can attest it makes a fine single. 

I just made the Candi Syrup recipe for Doreé last week. Hoping it turns out as good as it smelled going into the fermenter and during fermentation.

[TMacphersonNH]

Thanks everyone for your input. It was very helpful. Denny - was there something about 1214 you didn't like? I've used both and I think they both had their own advantages. Thanks.

[JJeffers09]

Did you brew this up?

[TMacphersonNH]

Not yet! I'm going to try to find the time this week. I will post results when I get the brewing underway. Thanks for all your help.