[Kirk]

Just racked an Altbier from primary to keg, Kai's, except the yeast.  I couldn't get Wy1007, and I substituted WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch Yeast.  It did a great job, 1.047 to 1.012, clear.  I'm asking your advise though, should I harvest this yeast, or next time use Wy1007 German Ale Yeast.  I've seen you guys rave about Wy1007.  Does WLP029 pale in comparison?

[denny]

AFAIAC, WY1007 is WAY better than 029.

[bluesman]

Well Denny and I will disagree as I prefer WLP029 for Kolsch. I'm sure Denny will let me off the hook for this. 

[denny]

For kolsch, no doubt you're correct, although to me WY2565 is the preferred kolsch yeast.  I definitely wouldn't use 1007 for a kolsch.

[bluesman]

I definitely wouldn't use 1007 for a kolsch.

Agreed on that note.

[majorvices]

+1 - WLP029 makes a very good kolsch and you can make an OK alt with it in a pinch, but WY1007 makes a superior Alt, given the choice. Whatever you do don't tell anyone from Dusseldorf you made an Alt with a kolsch yeast or you might receive a swift kick in your lederhosen!