Dry Yeast Question

[Troxs]

So I am thinking about moving into using dry yeast after having so many liquid yeast fail for me. My question is if I decided to purchase a 25 count box which would be a better choice considering I mainly brew IPA and the occasional Stout?

 

[david_42]

Nottingham or Safale US-05

 

[Troxs]

If I went with either of those would I be able to sprinkle on top of say a 1.060 - 1.070 gravity beer? or would I still need a started etc.

 

[Yooper]

If I went with either of those would I be able to sprinkle on top of say a 1.060 - 1.070 gravity beer? or would I still need a started etc.

an 11 gram package of either of those should work just fine. If you make a bigger beer than that, two packages would work.

 

[shanecb]

I just started using US-05, and it's pretty great, so that'd be my choice.

 

[Troxs]

I ordered some US-05 from austinhomebrew.com to give it a whirl. You think my beer will be ok being stored in a sealed bucket fermenter for a few days for it to arrive. I have no other yeast on hand, and the one I bought for the brew is no good.

 

[mparmer]

keep it as cool as possible. Some say that it is better to re-hydrate your dry yeast in a cup of cool water before pitching instead of sprinkling it on top of the wort.

 

[Troxs]

So as long as I keep the wort cool, and pitch in a day or so I shouldn't have any issues. I will probably rehydrate the yeast while I brew, but either way it'll beat making a starter two days in advance; or forgetting to make a starter so you try to use a small amount of wort in hopes that you can keep the other 5 gallons good until the starter becomes active

 

[goose1873]

i much prefer us-05...notty is a good yeast but the lag times have turned me away...pay the extra $1.50/pack for the us-05...imo

 

[likwidbliss]

My favorite is Notty and US-05 for dry.

I have never noticed a difference between liquid or dry yeast when making beer.

 

[PassionBeer]

My favorite is Notty and US-05 for dry.

I have never noticed a difference between liquid or dry yeast when making beer.

I was just going to ask that. I've been using dry yeast only but had been curious if liquid yeast is more beneficial in any way...

 

[alexdagrate]

curious if liquid yeast is more beneficial in any way...

check out llama's "This vs. That" thread and the post on Yeasts:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/vs-pro-con-analysis-109318/#post1204665

Basically, there are dozens of different strains available in liquid yeast form, representing the yeast styles of many different beers from several breweries.

Personally, I get leftover liquid yeast from my local craft brewery. I bring a sanitized mason jar to them on their lunch break then come back at the end of the work day and I've got a big jar full of VERY active Wyeast 1056. There's zero lag time, no starter necessary. While US-05 is basically the same strain, I find it get less of the fruity flavor present in 05 when I use this yeast from the brewery.