Hello all, boy am I thirsty!!!
I just started with the Mr Beer Kit (I know, I know). I think it'll suffice for my needs for the first 3 or 4 batched anyway. My question is about the yeast that comes included with the HME's. I've heard that they are of low quality. So, how can I tell if the yeast is 'bad'? or what are the benefits of using a 'good or better' yeast? I assume it is a matter of the taste of the brew, but is it going to drastically effect the entire brewing process (i.e....fermenting, alcohol content, carbonation, etc)?
Thanks for any advice or suggestions.
(also, I may be asking a LOT of questions as I get started here so I apologize in advance)
I just started with the Mr Beer Kit (I know, I know). I think it'll suffice for my needs for the first 3 or 4 batched anyway. My question is about the yeast that comes included with the HME's. I've heard that they are of low quality. So, how can I tell if the yeast is 'bad'? or what are the benefits of using a 'good or better' yeast? I assume it is a matter of the taste of the brew, but is it going to drastically effect the entire brewing process (i.e....fermenting, alcohol content, carbonation, etc)?
Thanks for any advice or suggestions.
(also, I may be asking a LOT of questions as I get started here so I apologize in advance)