Yeast Nutrient Substitutes

[mdf191]

Are there any good home substitutes for Yeast Nutrient?
I am making Mead today, already smacked my yeast pack. I unfortunately noticed that I have less Yeast Nutrient then I originally thought. The LHBS is a good distance away and out of the question. I was wondering if I may have something at home that is a yeast nutrient to boost my limited store bought nutrient. Any suggestions?

 

[bob1852]

most plant fertilizers are high in nitrogen. I KID, I KID!!!!

Pitch the yeast today, get to your LHBS tomorrow and add the nutrient then.

 

[Rip]

Um, more yeast? Seriously, you could boil some yeast for a few minutes in a few ounces of H20 (to break down cell walls/structure) ...cool then add to primary. I've used this a few times in a pinch. Probably a better idea to follow the previous posters advice and add the nutrient later though.

 

[yodalegomaster]

Brewers yeast vitamins.

 

[jessup]

doesn't urine has ammonium phosphate in it? :cross:

edit: from a google search
http://www.craftkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/brewing/3104/Yeast-nutrient-substitute
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/there-substitute-yeast-nutrient-36754/
http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14898
http://www.winepress.us/forums/index.php?/topic/26969-i-ran-out-of-yeast-nutrient/
http://winerywiki.com/making-wine/natural-yeast-nutrient-1778960.html

 

[bmsteele]

A few 32oz bottles of StarSan?

 

[Pivovar_Koucky]

Malt sugar

 

[Fletch78]

Raisins, finely chopped.