Got home and realized I only picked up one packet of dry yeast

[MontereyBrewer]

Hi, I was going to make a yeast starter for a SNPA clone but was cautioned in the store against it since it is a dry yeast, S-05. I got home an realized I picked up only one packet.

Question: Do should I go ahead with the starter or just hydrate and pitch the single packet? Driving another 80 miles (one way) to the store is not an option, and I'd rather not pay 8 dollars in shipping for an envelope of yeast : )

Holidays are coming up, and I'd like to get this batch in the pipeline ..

Thoughts?
Thanks..

 

[JetSmooth]

I've read that starters are not neccessary or required for dry yeast. One packet should do for a typical five gallon batch.

 

[Batinse]

Yep, you don't need a starter and one packet will do you if it's a five gallon batch. You're good.

 

[devilishprune]

You have nothing to worry about.

 

[Clann]

What they all said

 

[MontereyBrewer]

Thanks everyone

 

[malkore]

If it was a high gravity beer, or outdated yeast, you might need more than one 10g packet.

Or if it was those tiny munton's/coopers 5g packets.

 

[Surly]

I generally wash and reuse yeast. But I always keep a couple of packets of 04 and 05 in my refrigerator. It nice to know I have an emergency back up plan.