34/70 yeast vs corny keg

Clean lager strains like 34/70, Novalager.

Parent context: I’m getting back to dry yeasts — had good experience with 34/70 lately and want to explore more. Reply: 34/70 has been my go to for lagers ans IPAs. Such a great, clean workhorse strain.

34/70 works great in the 60s, but it tastes even better a little colder, at least during primary. Starting at 58 and finishing at 64 seems a sweet spot under pressure.

Parent context: Why do you prefer 34/70 over others? (I’m new too. Barely just finished my first batch) Reply: So far I’ve fermented at like 59F in winter and 75F in the summer and it’s fermented super clean each time. I also like how it ferments pretty clear. Easy to get everything to drop out. Just basically gives me a clean end result in every way, and I’ve used it for several different styles.

Corny kegs are stainless, hold pressure, and are cheap. With a blow-off tube, these are best fermenters for your money.

Or you can also ferment in corny kegs.

Don’t try to save on money going with this mini-keg setup – it’s an expensive and inherently less cost effective route than corny kegs, etc.

The kegs aren't that annoying to clean imo, unless you have big forearms, in which case you may need a long cleaning device to get in there.