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Well... figure if I only pitch half... and with future kit purchases (until i source ingredients independently) .. i will have a sealed unused package or two. I could keep these on hand in case a liquid pitch does does not go well. Have them as back up really.

Ok just looked at the packet... it says on the packet net @ 4g. I weighed it and with the packaging it weighs 5 grams. The yeast came from a 1 gal recipe kit from Northern Brewer. And Northern Brewer is the only brand on label. Yes, next time I will measure out half and store the rest as you...

Ok thanks... thats good to know! Be able to save on yeast then... my next batch I will pitch a half package. The packets weigh 5 grams ... packaging included.. so about half would be close to 2 g i suspect

No the first batch i pitched the whole packet... it was 5 grams with package. The packet i placed in the fridge is from my next kit and unused and sealed.

You may want to look into a chest freezer... for not too much more money you could get interior dimensions where alteration is not needed. Also, better insulated and better for lagering if you choose to do so. I am temporarily using a this one without freezer: Magic Chef 4.4 cu. ft. Mini Fridge...

ok whew... thanks! well I went ahead a put it into a small sealed tupperware container and placed it into the fridge anyway. these kits are 1 gallon from northern brewer... and no instructions on rehydating on packets. so per google... i followed this method. Empowering Dry Yeast with Simple...

I just read the instructions on my next kit i want to brew. It says to refrigerate the yeast upon arrival. Upon receiving the kit I checked if the yeast was dry... and since it's dry did not think I needed to. So, this was delivered couple weeks ago... is it shot now? My other kit had dry yeast...

Wow man .. time to paint!

Yes thinking I would brew the 2.5 gal for go to beers... and play with the 1 gal. The one gallon thread will take some time to go thru :) My current fermenter is temporary and will soon be my beer fridge. Its 5.5 CF and think it will hold about 2.5 cases.. so sized right I think. I will get a...

Well this is my first batch and at this scale its much easier. I also want to brew often for learning and to try different recipes. Since I'm the only one who will be drinking this and I want to have a sensible approach to my health I dont want to have cases or kegs laying around everywhere...

Yup and it's only a gallon so it could be drank up quick!

Yep live and learn :) I did boil the top off water so hopefully no infection!

Yep I left it as is. So far all good. The overflow tube/jar is doing its thing. Some foam working it's way into the jar. This morning the no foam working out of the tube. Just some steady burping

Well it's all new. And I'm a little OCD about things so it probably will look close to that as time goes on haha

Ok thanks guys ... this is what looks like now...about 2" krauzen at this point

Lol yea heck I'm even thinking about aluminum roasting pan. Looking at what Homebeerbrewer posted... good gaw haha. I have a 3 gal carboy maybe rack to that..considering it

Hey guys, I brewed my first 1 gal batch this morning and used a 1 gal carboy as a fermenter. I understand my primary fermenter should have been around 2 gal. I do have a 3 gal carboy... should I rack to that and prevent a blow out? The beer is hefe and I currently have a blow out hose set up

I have a 3 gallon carboy as well. Guess I should have used that? Thought 3 gallon would be too much for a 1 gallon batch though

Ok cool that's great to know. Thanks for the help. Will keep an eye on my volcanoes:)

Wow ok