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Fire Rooster

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Re: Lost in Space
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2020, 02:40:54 pm »
For me there’s a huge difference in W34/70 vs S-04. W34/70 is very neutral — nearly tasteless while S-04 contributes fruity flavors (esters).


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Agreed, the fruitiness seems welcomed to me.
Nice change.  Even if the batch is good, after
4 gallons I'm ready for a change.
Variety is the spice of life.
« Last Edit: July 28, 2020, 02:47:42 pm by Fire Rooster »

Offline Saccharomyces

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Re: Lost in Space
« Reply #46 on: July 28, 2020, 04:03:56 pm »
S-04 is a dry version of Wyeast 1098, which is known as Whitbread Dry.  Wyeast 1098 is one Wyeast's original strains.  They offered it when I started to brew in early 1993.  Whitbread Dry has light fruit with a characteristic tartness.

Fire Rooster

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Re: Lost in Space
« Reply #47 on: July 29, 2020, 03:47:28 am »
S-04 is a dry version of Wyeast 1098, which is known as Whitbread Dry.  Wyeast 1098 is one Wyeast's original strains.  They offered it when I started to brew in early 1993.  Whitbread Dry has light fruit with a characteristic tartness.

"light fruit with a characteristic tartness"
I agree, explains it well.  I'm lost for words when trying to explain
taste, aroma, and mouthfeel.  Not my favorite taste, but still good.