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Slightly Underpitched or grossly Underpitched?

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by DLR1987, Jan 30, 2014.

 

  1. #1
    DLR1987

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    Hey everyone! I'm sure this question has been answered but I was unable to find it in my search. I brewed yesterday and was shooting for a 1.080, when to my surprise I hit a 1.090. I am totally ok with the fact that I may end up with a much bigger beer, but I made a starter for a 1.080. In Beersmith and on mr malty they say I'm about 20 billion cells short of a proper pitch. I know it's not the worst, but I also know it's not the best. I made a 1.5L starter with 1 vial of wlp002 and 1 vial of wlp007. That's two vials in ONE starter. Is there a straight answer? How stressed will that yeast be? I'm fermenting in the 70-72 range currently. Thanks for any feedback!
     
  2. #2
    nsrooen

    Member  

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    Unless you made a large batch (10 gallons +) you should be fine. Don't sweat it.
    For a 5 gallon batch (unless it is a big beer) I always use 1 vial in my starters.
     
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    Dan

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    I think you'll be fine but am curious as to whether this was an extract or all grain batch?
     
  4. #4
    Jayhem

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    Sounds ok if this is a 5-5.5 gal batch. Iv'e made a fine 5.0 gallons of 1.074 OG beer with only one dry yeast pack (11g) which is about the same as 2 liquid yeast vials with no starter.
     
  5. #5
    sweetcell

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    underpitching by 20 billion cells isn't the end of the world. you were in the ballpark.
     
  6. #6
    Chadwick

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    It'll be fine. No worries.
     
  7. #7
    DLR1987

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2014
    Thanks for the feedback everyone! I thought I would be alright but you know how it is. This is an all grain biab 4 gal batch.
     
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