I just got my Midwest HopHead Double IPA kit in the mail and went with the Wyeast 1056 yeast option. As I was going through the ingredients to make sure everything was there, I noticed a pack of Safale US-05 dry yeast as well which wasn't mentioned in the description.
I am not sure if the additional yeast was a bank error in my favor or if Midwest means for me to double pitch since it is a higher ABV beer (nothing mentioned in the directions).
I am planning on making a starter for my 1056 but have never used dry yeast so I am a little unsure of how to proceed, if double pitching is reccommended. Should I rehydrate the dry yeast in water just prior to pitching and pitch it with my starter or should I just make a really big starter and add the Safale right in with they 1056? Also, will using two different types of yeast affect my beer at all?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
I am not sure if the additional yeast was a bank error in my favor or if Midwest means for me to double pitch since it is a higher ABV beer (nothing mentioned in the directions).
I am planning on making a starter for my 1056 but have never used dry yeast so I am a little unsure of how to proceed, if double pitching is reccommended. Should I rehydrate the dry yeast in water just prior to pitching and pitch it with my starter or should I just make a really big starter and add the Safale right in with they 1056? Also, will using two different types of yeast affect my beer at all?
Any help would be greatly appreciated