Helio Gazer Hazy! (with Phantasm Powder)

I put Omega Helio Gazer yeast along with Phantasm Powder to the test to try and make a Juicy Hazy IPA! Helio Gazer is a GMO Yeast that "boosts thiol biotransformation to free thiols 200x above sensory threshold, creating a supernova of tropical, passion fruit flavors and aromas." It is designed for making NEIPA, Hazy IPAs and Hazy Pale Ales.
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4:17 - Recipe and Process
9:48 - Evaluation and Thoughts
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[@robbrasmussen7568]

Thanks for the content. I just purchased HelioGazer, Lunar Crush and Star Party. I’m going to attempt aNEIPA, an Italian lager and a west coast with them. So glad you posted this. Thanks for the research!🍻

[@marklpaulick]

Hey thanks for the report! I had a pretty dang similar experience with cosmic punch. I tried three different recipes with it. With and without various mash hops… I didn’t love any of the beers. They had a distinct stinky fruit note - it sounds like yours did too. So yeah I’m with you so far. These yeasts certainly have potential, but it seems no one has figured out yet how to hit a home run with them. I prefer more hoppy flavors!

[@CascadesHomebrew]

I could see that "stinky fruit" description. I recently had a nice hazy made with Nelson Sauvignon. You could get some of the same character as I got from the Helio Gazer, but it was much more in balance with other hop characters in the beer.

[@marklpaulick]

@@CascadesHomebrew right and I love Nelson!

[@secretlevel5951]

Great experiment! I've always wondered if you can just use Hallertau Blanc and Nelson combination to get that funky white grape flavor in a beer instead of using something like Phantasm, and it seems like that might be true!
Best of luck on NHC!!