Adding Yeast - Sprinkle on top or mix??

JungMin · 05-20-2008, 09:21 AM

Hi,

The instruction on my first kit (Morgan's) said to mix the yeast in thoroughly. Now i'm on my second batch (Munton's Premium Gold) and the way I read it, it just says to add the yeast on top??

Am I reading this correctly??? Or should I always mix the yeast in with everything???

Thanks,

BruDaddy · 05-20-2008, 12:57 PM

I always just sprinkle on top. Never had a problem.

Chad · 05-20-2008, 01:09 PM

Better still, rehydrate the yeast in warm (80°F) water.

Quote:

Rehydrate using either sterile water or wort at a ratio of 10 times the weight of yeast to be used. Mix gently to form a cream and allow to stand for 15-30 minutes. Then mix vigorously and stand for a further 30 minutes prior to pitching into the wort. The temperature of re-hydration is important (27C ± 3C for Safbrew and Safale, 23C ± 3C for Saflager).

From the Fermentis website, but applies to all dried yeast. Sprinkling works but you'll get a much higher number of viable cells with rehydrating.

Chad

**cubbies** · 05-20-2008, 02:30 PM

For best results rehydrate, but sprinkling will work just fine. I always just sprinkle and never have long lag times or infections.

JungMin · 05-20-2008, 03:03 PM

Just sprinkled.
Cheers....

ArcaneXor · 05-20-2008, 03:03 PM

I rehydrate, add to the carboy and then shake the hell out of it.