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I'm thinking about making a Tooheys Old style beer in the near future so I've been digging through the web to see what additional information I can find.
To clear up the debate on whether they use an ale or a lager yeast - the Lion Nathan website confirms that they use an ale yeast.
http://www.lion-nathan.com.au/Great-Brands...ys-Old-(1).aspx
I've also found another link where it is claimed that Tooheys feel that Old was inspired by Alt. If this is remotely accurate, then the alt/kolsch yeast might be close to the mark-
http://www.australianbeers.com/beers/toohe...tooheys_old.htm
To clear up the debate on whether they use an ale or a lager yeast - the Lion Nathan website confirms that they use an ale yeast.
http://www.lion-nathan.com.au/Great-Brands...ys-Old-(1).aspx
Tooheys Old is a robustly flavoured ale made with top fermentation ale yeast. The beer is lightly hopped and black malt gives it darker colour. The fruity ale-like esters blend well with the subtle hoppiness and hints of coffee/chocolate to deliver a unique beer.
I've also found another link where it is claimed that Tooheys feel that Old was inspired by Alt. If this is remotely accurate, then the alt/kolsch yeast might be close to the mark-
http://www.australianbeers.com/beers/toohe...tooheys_old.htm