[jasoncap]

Anyone ever try this?  According to Wyeast this strain works well at that range in addition to lager temps.  Just curious what results others have gotten before I ruin 5 gallons of beer.

[denny]

Define "well".  It will ferment just fine, but it will be very fruity and not "lager-like".

[jasoncap]

I was thinking about brewing an ale with it so I wouldn't mind some ester character.  I have quite a bit on hand from my last lager brew and wasn't sure if it was worth trying.  I typically use US-05 which is a great clean yeast, but it would be nice to have another ale yeast that contributes more to the beer.  The fact that I can use it for lagers would be a bonus.

Assuming the yeast does make a decent ale, I wonder if the resulting yeast slurry would still perform well as a lager yeast or if there would be selective mutations, etc.

[denny]

Sounds like for what you want it would probably do well.  I'd think that it would still ferment lagers fine afterwards.  Mutations don't happen that quickly, AFAIK.

[Thirsty_Monk]

Define "well".  It will ferment just fine, but it will be very fruity and not "lager-like".

This is interesting idea.
I should try it.
I am fermenting with 2124 now.

[HydraulicSammich]

I have used the 2124 a couple of times for ale.  The latest was a 1554 Clone.  It always seems to embark a slight Belgian, fruity flavor to the ale.  Not much and not objectionable, but I am not the biggest fan of a Belgian beers.  I will continue to use it though.  I just used the 1272 in the Fat Tire Clone in the latest Brew Mag.  It should be wonderful.  I recommend trying.

[Thirsty_Monk]

I have used the 2124 a couple of times for ale.  The latest was a 1554 Clone.  It always seems to embark a slight Belgian, fruity flavor to the ale.  Not much and not objectionable, but I am not the biggest fan of a Belgian beers.

What temp did you ferment it at?