TripleC223
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Seeking input here on how to properly underpitch a hefe...
I've read that in order to draw more banana flavors from a hefe, you need to stress the yeast. Underpitching seems to be the most popular way to do that. However, I'm not sure exactly how much to underpitch.
My plan is to brew a 3-gallon batch (OG 1.050) and pitch one vial/pack of either Wyeast 3068 or WLP300 WITHOUT a starter. Is this setting myself up for failure?
Mr. Malty says I need 105 billion cells. I believe Wyeast & WLP packets have ~100 billion cells. Can I just pitch the yeast as is from whichever of those I get my hands on?
FWIW, this is an extract batch.
I've read that in order to draw more banana flavors from a hefe, you need to stress the yeast. Underpitching seems to be the most popular way to do that. However, I'm not sure exactly how much to underpitch.
My plan is to brew a 3-gallon batch (OG 1.050) and pitch one vial/pack of either Wyeast 3068 or WLP300 WITHOUT a starter. Is this setting myself up for failure?
Mr. Malty says I need 105 billion cells. I believe Wyeast & WLP packets have ~100 billion cells. Can I just pitch the yeast as is from whichever of those I get my hands on?
FWIW, this is an extract batch.