Is 1056 ok for JZ"s Mild

[BOSTON BREWMAN]

I bought the ingredients for JZs Mild. I thought I would repitch my 1056. While listening to the Mild podcast he said it might be harsh if used. anyone?

[JKoravos]

It's OK for Boston Brewman's Mild.

[crazymonkey15]

Well.....

If you're looking for a true mild you need the ester character and the correct attenuation from the English yeast. Chances are fermenting with 1056 would leave the beer a bit lifeless in those two areas.

So as far as being "to style" - it'll probably be too dry and thin due to the higher attenuation of 1056 and lacking in the traditional English ester profile.

That being said it could still be a great beer, just not to style. With a low gravity beer like a mild, why are you interested in repitching?

[BOSTON BREWMAN]

I already have a 1056 starter

[ChrisKennedy]

I wouldn't use it in a mild personally.

[crazymonkey15]

I already have a 1056 starter

With such a low gravity beer, for 5 gal it is acceptable to just pitch one tube or pack of yeast - no starter. If your store is local I'd go get another yeast more appropriate for style, and a new set of ingredients for a different recipe suited for 1056.

I mean no sense in wasting that yeast right?

[SacoDeToro]

I used 1056 is the dark mild I'm drinking right now. Personally, it think it worked out amazingly well. It doesn't have much in the way of ester-driven yeast fruitiness, but that only let's the magic of the dark caramel malts and toastiness of the Maris Otter shine through. I sent 12 gallons into my fermenter and pitched 2 very fresh "smack packs." The yeast ripped right through in about 3 days. I gave it 1 weeks total to make sure everything was cleaned up. And while I tend to mash on the cooler side for many of my beers, I'd advise on the warm side for this beer since 1056 is way more attenuative than most English strains. I mashed at 156 and the OG/FG of my beer was 1.038/1.009. Because I used a notable dose of oat malt and a bunch of crystal malt, it still has a great medium body and nice creaminess to it, especially on the nitro tap! This style is a great way to prop up 1056 for repitching in other dark styles.

[BOSTON BREWMAN]

Thanks for all the tips I think Ill buy a vial of English in the morning .