I am making something similar to the brewers best summertime ale. I am using safale us-05 yeast. Should I do a yeast starter? I have heard this type of yeast really doesn't need it. Also I got one 11.5 gram packet. Is this enough for a 5 gallon batch?
Summertime Ale
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Yup. rehydrating dry yeast reduces lag time,which is the reproductive phase right before visible fermentation begins. Rehydrate for 20-30 minutes,then bring it down to within 10 degrees of current wort temp before pitching. This will prevent the yeast from shocking due to the temp defferential.
