Good sub yeast

[wafflesbr0wn]

I'm trying to figure out what a good sub yeast for a home kit that I bought. Not to sure if the quality of the kit yeast is as good as it could be or do i need to buy a better yeast?

 

[Winters49441]

What style of beer are you brewing? Is it your first brew? Safeale S-05 is a safe and easy pick for beginners/experts. It's a nice clean yeast like WY1056. Just go to your LHBS and ask for some help. They would be more than happy to help you out.

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

And not to sure what the difference is between dry and liquid yeast .. Which is better? And how to do u make a starter yeast. And what are the benefits of a starter yeast compared to the, I guess u would "regular" yeast. Thanks for all your time and barring with my newness guys!

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

It's an "American Amber"

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

And yes this my first brew. A little nervous LoL

 

[Winters49441]

Dry yeast- is just that. It is ready to pitch and has nutrients in package all ready. This is where most people start.

Liquid Yeast comes in vials or smack packs. Liquid yeast some times does require a starter. I think I can Taste the difference.

Start with Dry yeast and work your way up to liquid yeast. Best thing to do is buy a good brewing book. Lots of great references out there.

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

Cool!! Thanks for all your help

 

[Winters49441]

Relax- have a brew! You'll do fine. Pre-boil mistakes are no problem. Just chill quickly and aerate well then pitch yeast when wort is below 70°. You'll do fine! You'll wonder why you waited so long to do this...

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

Lol!!! I have been very curious about home brewing for the last two or three years now.. Finally got the nerve to do it

 

[kevokie]

What kind of yeast came with the kit? By that I mean, is it Muntons, Coopers, etc, etc. They say some of the yeast that come with the canned kits can be somewhat old and not be as effective if at all viable. If it is from a kit and it is Muntons, coopers, safale, etc, you will be alright. It won't hurt to have an extra package of yeast on hand just in case your yeast that came with the kit is old and does not work.

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

It's called "Lallemand.". Nottingham "Ale yeast"

 

[iv_hokie12]

Lol!!! I have been very curious about home brewing for the last two or three years now.. Finally got the nerve to do it

I know that you came here because someone on the other thread commented on the yeast. This is where I think the confusion is coming from. At homebrew stores they will sell large hopped malt extract cans with a cheap yeast under the lid. That yeast is typically very low quality. I think that is what the other poster was thinking. The stuff that comes in the Brewers Best kit is usually fine. And if this one doesn't go too terribly well don't give up. I made the exact same brew and its the only one that I don't really like though I really couldn't tell you exactly what went wrong.

 

[jbaysurfer]

Pay attention to yeast pitching temperature and fermentation temperature. I always remind myself: Get the time right, get the temp right, get the time and the temp right.

It's paint by numbers if you follow those rules.

;-)

GL!

Also, keep your expectations realistic. All avid beer drinkers who take up this hobby think they're going to brew fantastic beer from the first batch. I've yet to meet anyone who met their own expectations. Just shoot for drinkable, and you may be pleasantly surprised!

 

[wafflesbr0wn]

Well I'm going to dive into and love every minute,week and month of this first brew and many more to come