Half batch, but full yeast pack?

betelgeuse4721 · Aug 24, 2011

Making a half batch, but wondering if I should use all of the yeast in the packet?

Thanks!!

cfonnes · Aug 24, 2011

Try mrmalty.com yeast calculator.

What kind of packet? Dry or liquid?

How high is your starting gravity?

WAdamC · Aug 24, 2011

betelgeuse4721 · Aug 24, 2011

Liquid, dont know gravity have not brewed yet, new recipe from scratch, its a california ale yeast too btw for a citrus IPA

WAdamC · Aug 24, 2011

You'll be fine. I'd consider it a starter for a bigger beer.

krebs119 · Aug 25, 2011

Yeah, I would use the whole vial or packet. I brew 2.5 gal brews all the time and pitch the entire vial. If you believe in Mr. Malty, he usually suggests more than 1 vial/packet per 5 gal anyway.

lakeshorebrewer · Aug 26, 2011

The important thing is that you have enough healthy yeast cells to ferment. At this level too much isn't an issue.

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