Noob Yeast Question

swampdog · 07-07-2007, 07:27 PM

Is it possible to pitch too much yeast???? If so, what are the risks?? I'm shell shocked over my recent Scotch Ale fusel alcohol disaster (Which I am convinced resulted from an under pitch) and would like to throw in a ton of yeast next time around.

Thanks,
John

Beerrific · 07-07-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by swampdog

Is it possible to pitch too much yeast???? If so, what are the risks?? I'm shell shocked over my recent Scotch Ale fusel alcohol disaster (Which I am convinced resulted from an under pitch) and would like throw in a ton of yeast next time around.

Thanks,
John

Yes it is possible and the result will be off flavors. But, this is very hard to do.

look here for the correct pitching rate:
http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

Doing a starter like the Wiki describes will be plenty of yeast for most beers.

**Orfy** · 07-07-2007, 08:55 PM

In normal circumstances....NO..

Unless you go way way over the top.

Got Trub? · 07-08-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swampdog

Is it possible to pitch too much yeast???? If so, what are the risks?? I'm shell shocked over my recent Scotch Ale fusel alcohol disaster (Which I am convinced resulted from an under pitch) and would like throw in a ton of yeast next time around.

Thanks,
John

Fusels are usually a product of fermentation temperature (too high) not underpitching. What was your fermentation temp and what yeast did you use?