1.062 OG + 1 Pacman Activator Pack - Enough Yeast?

gannawdm · 02-02-2010, 05:26 AM

This batch ended up a bit bigger than usual (1.062 OG). I added one Wyeast Pacman activator pack. I activated the pack and let it sit for about 6 hours before pitching. Is that going to be enough yeast?

el_bandito · 02-02-2010, 07:50 AM

Yes ... RDWHAHB

RyanPDX · 02-02-2010, 08:32 AM

Everything I have heard or read says no, a starter is pretty much required for any beer. MrMalty.com says at least 1.5L of starter for a 1.062. 1 pack of yeast will work, but it would be better with more.

**luvhopps** · 02-02-2010, 11:27 AM

Your fine, put it to work.

EricCSU · 02-02-2010, 05:17 PM

It will probably turn out fine. Don't stress about it.

Next time though, use the yeast pitching calculator and either pitch enough smack packs or use a starter. Then you will never have to worry about under attenuation or a slow lag.

Eric

**springer** · 02-02-2010, 06:15 PM

you underpitched but don't stress out about it. The beer will be beer may not be the optimum beer but it will be fine. As said please use the Mr. Malty calculator in the future

**DeathBrewer** · 02-02-2010, 07:01 PM

SRSLY...screw Mr. Malty. Using his suggested requirements are not necessary.

For anything above 1.060, yes it's probably best to use a starter, but your beer will make it through without it.

Shake that sucker up the first few days and keep the yeast riled up. That fresh new Pacman yeast will take care of business.

**luvhopps** · 02-02-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathBrewer

SRSLY...screw Mr. Malty. Using his suggested requirements are not necessary.

For anything above 1.060, yes it's probably best to use a starter, but your beer will make it through without it.

Shake that sucker up the first few days and keep the yeast riled up. That fresh new Pacman yeast will take care of business.

I agree, MrMalty states that the Activator pack is only good for an OG up to 1.025. Anything over that and you need a starter. That's BS

**DeathBrewer** · 02-02-2010, 07:11 PM

There are so many other factors. Type of yeast, beer style, oxygen, temperature, etc.

I think making a "1.5 L starter" is completely unneccessary. Making my usual 800mL starter with this beer and an activator would be more than enough to get it flying. The activator by itself will do just fine.

It's ALWAYS a good idea to use a starter, but I have never needed anwhere close to what Mr. Malty states is required for any beer.

**springer** · 02-02-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathBrewer

There are so many other factors. Type of yeast, beer style, oxygen, temperature, etc.

I think making a "1.5 L starter" is completely unneccessary. Making my usual 800mL starter with this beer and an activator would be more than enough to get it flying. The activator by itself will do just fine.

It's ALWAYS a good idea to use a starter, but I have never needed anwhere close to what Mr. Malty states is required for any beer.

true DB but at least it will give a good baseline to the new brewer . On a Hefe I would rather underpitch than go with the recommended rate . But for a newer brewer its best to er on the side of caution.. Like I said the beer will most likely turn out well but a little more yeast and it may have turned out better