Need Help With Half a Batch
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Well, if it's dry that's your choice. If it's a liquid I would use the whole thing.
You cut everything in half even the hops.
You cut everything in half even the hops.
Trouble_Brewing
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I usually go ahead and pitch the whole packet, vial, or smack pack. For any recipe with an OG over 1.050 you'll need a full package of liquid anyway. I've never been too confident on keeping a pack of dry yeast after opening it and I hate wasting them so I just chuck the whole thing in.
This also assumes you are talking about ales. You'll need about twice as much yeast for a lager. Check out the Mr Malty calculator for more on pitching rates.
This also assumes you are talking about ales. You'll need about twice as much yeast for a lager. Check out the Mr Malty calculator for more on pitching rates.
