beerjunky828
Well-Known Member
I am making two 1-gallon meads and was wondering whether or not I have things in check. My main concerns are when and if I should add yeast nutrients and about krausen and head space.
Basically I am going to add 2.75 lbs of honey and dissolve into 1 gallon of water. I am going to add an entire pack of Lavlin D-47.
I have Fermax Yeast nutrient and also a LHBS "high alcohol yeast nutrient". The homebrew shop said that the "high alcohol yeast nutrient" is the same as Fermaid K.
Questions:
How much krausen is expected from the Lavlin D-47??
Should I add yeast nutrients? If so, when do I add them and which ones??
I have read that in order for proper yeast growth and sugar consumption nutrients should be added. I was wondering if pitching an entire pack of dry yeast is sufficient enough without having to add nutrients. I have them at my disposal but I am just not sure about when to add them. Before I pitch the yeast? Two weeks into the fermentation process??
THanks
Basically I am going to add 2.75 lbs of honey and dissolve into 1 gallon of water. I am going to add an entire pack of Lavlin D-47.
I have Fermax Yeast nutrient and also a LHBS "high alcohol yeast nutrient". The homebrew shop said that the "high alcohol yeast nutrient" is the same as Fermaid K.
Questions:
How much krausen is expected from the Lavlin D-47??
Should I add yeast nutrients? If so, when do I add them and which ones??
I have read that in order for proper yeast growth and sugar consumption nutrients should be added. I was wondering if pitching an entire pack of dry yeast is sufficient enough without having to add nutrients. I have them at my disposal but I am just not sure about when to add them. Before I pitch the yeast? Two weeks into the fermentation process??
THanks