karljrberno
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When pitching dry yeast should i stir into wort or just sprinkle it on top of wort and let it work its own way in ?
Dry yeast on top/or stir ?
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jmhart
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I usually just pour it in an forget about it.
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I usually dump the yeast in while I drain the kettle into the fermenter.
LVBen
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Sprinkle on top and then aerate.
jmhart
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That's what the package says, sure, but there's no need to rehydrate. KISS: sprinkle on top.
Depends which yeast...Some dry yeasts simply say to sprinkle on top of wort. I follow the instructions and just sprinkle it in.
slothorentropy
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Last week I used my first package of dry yeast since extract kit brewing. It was some Nottingham and I rehydrated it according to the package instructions because, y'know, why not. It's an easy thing to do in the middle of a brew day and it's what the manufacturer recommends.
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karljrberno
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Seriously though who reads directionslol
I find fermentation goes better (starts quicker and less off flavour) when rehydrated. It's simple to do and will give you a healthier yeast population. It's very little effort so why wouldn't you?
