Witbier Yeast Substitute

[Andy_Chil]

I have started a nice Sunday morning brew session, making a Belgian Witbier when it appears that my yeast starter may not have fired. I may have to resort to using SAF 04 or 05 in this beer as I can't get any more wit yeast. My gut feel is that the 04 would make the better tasting beer. Your thoughts and ideas would be most welcome!

 

[manticle]

Neither will make a witbier which is heavily reliant on the yeast character so it's really up to you. If you have wort that needs yeast so you can make beer, pick one.

 

[Andy_Chil]

Thanks Manticle. You prompted a thought. I could no-chill the batch and leave it until I can get more yeast. I've only ever done it once before so it never came to mind! I usually immersion chill.

 

[manticle]

Advantage of no chill and exactly what I would do in your situation.