johnnyt471
Well-Known Member
I heard there was a recall for Nottingham yeast...but Midwest and Northern Brewer still sell it on their website. Should I be worried about buying it?
That is great, but what to do if we used that strain and have issues?
I used a bucket as a primary and let is do it's thing. I did not open it until I put it the secondary. In the secondary it has no head at all and see very few bubbles. It was in the primary for 10 days.
Yes, I had a proper drop in gravity. Guess I am another worried newbie. I have followed the instructions to the T, except I am letting my brew ferment longing as suggested here on the forums.
Got a problem with RDWAHAHB, my first batch is a month away from being ready. So I will just keep worrying and taking the great advice I get here.
+1 I agree. I love Notty. I think it is a nice clean yeast attenuates well, and is cheaper then liquid. Unless you are doing a specialty beer (hefeweizen for example), that depends on flavors produced by yeast fermentation, Notty is the way to go.Just my opinion. . .Don't fear the Notty. There have been many reports with specific lots having problems (none of those lots currently in the retail channel.) Quite a few home brewers have sworn off Nottingham.
But the benefits: Ferments quickly and fully to a nice clean taste, drops out & compacts in the fermenter for a very clear transfer, and it's one of the most economical yeasts out there.
My advice is re-hydrate (don't pitch dry.) Within minutes it should have a wholesome "bread like" yeast smell. . . pitch it!
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