I usually stir dry yeast right away. Notty, Safale, jacks etc... Never had an issue. Takes off in normal expected time every time.
This.You can skip hydration completely and just pitch the yeast directly into the wort with similar results. Hydration isn't necessary.
Yep, but I wanted to get healthy yeast with only one pack knotty in 5.5 gallons 1.057 wort?You can skip hydration completely and just pitch the yeast directly into the wort with similar results. Hydration isn't necessary.
Thanks Brew inspectorStill plenty of healthy yeast. It will be fine.