Muntons Yeast

[Gopher40]

I have been reading that many have problems with this yeast. The Amarillo Pale Ale I just ordered from Midwest will be arriving shortly with this yeast. I am thinking I may pick up some Safale from my local HB store. Is there a problem with putting the Muntons in along with the Safale (in other words using 2 packs of yeast). Or should I just make a usual starter up with the Safale and hang on to the Muntons for a rainy day?

 

[frazier]

There's no real benefit to using both. Pick one, use it, and save the other for another time.

 

[dhertel]

Ive used the Muntons yeast many times. I just rehydrate it for 10 minutes and pour into wort. Never had any issues with it.

 

[david_42]

Munton's regular or Gold? The regular is best for kits that add sugar or beers where you want a high final gravity for body. The Gold works well for Pales.

You do not need to make a starter with a dry ale yeast and there's no need to use two packets.

 

[shanek17]

Munton's regular or Gold? The regular is best for kits that add sugar or beers where you want a high final gravity for body. The Gold works well for Pales.

You do not need to make a starter with a dry ale yeast and there's no need to use two packets.

I thought starters were a great way to improve your brewing? Why not use them for dry ale yeast?

 

[CatHead]

I thought starters were a great way to improve your brewing? Why not use them for dry ale yeast?

Because the cell count is already high enough in dry yeast.