Possibly killed yeast

[teckmaster0179]

I was brewing up an IPA the other day and when it came to pitching the yeast, I read the back of the packet and didn't totally follow directions.

I usually just pitch the yeast into the wort and call it good. Reading the packet, it wanted you to boil a little water and throw the yeast in when it cools. How I read it was throw the yeast into the hot water. Just checked my airlock and I don't really see much going on.

Can I just add another packet of yeast?


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[ja09]

Of course. Add another packet or two asap. If you rehydrated the yeast above 110* most of the cells probably died. Good luck!

 

[BigFloyd]

You need to use a thermometer when rehydrating yeast and for other brewing tasks as well. Get a decent one.

 

[teckmaster0179]

I have all the tools, I just misread the directions. I always just sprinkle the dry yeast on top, wait 10 minutes and stir a couple of times.


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[CRoth36]

Got to love mistakes after a long brew session. Pitch more yeast and you'll be good.

 

[brewerJase]

Wouldn't even worry about stirring. Just sprinkle the yeast on top and the the yeastys do the rest.


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[WoodlandBrew]

+1 to sprinkling the yeast on top. Pitching doesn't need to be complicated. Tests I have done show that the longer the yeast floats the higher the viability. Details in my book and on my blog.

 

[teckmaster0179]

Thanks for all the good info. Stuck in bed today sick as a dog so i'll be going and getting new yeast tomorrow.


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