Question About Yeast

[samurai388]

Hello I'm pretty new to homebrewing (only done 1 Mr. Beer recipe, the one that came with it at that) and am now getting ready to do a couple batches of EdWort's Apfelwein. The one question I've searched for an answer to but couldn't find was this, because I'm not doing a full 5 gallon batch of apfelwein should I use less yeast? Or would it be fine just to pitch the whole packet (5 gram packet of Montrachet)? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Bensiff]

You want to figure out the pitching rate recommended for Apfelwein (IDK) and then pitch that amount of yeast. So, in short if a 5 gram pack of yeast is appropriate for 5 gallons you will need less for a smaller batch...again, how much I do not know as I have no experience with Apfelwein.

 

[redde2brew]

I think you would be alright with a whole pack. You are looking at for that recipe 1.060 or better start, a little extra yeast won't hurt a 3 or 4 gal batch.

 

[samurai388]

Thanks for the help

 

[cervezarara]

There's a great thread on the cider forum about different yeasts and flavors in apfelwein:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/results-juice-yeast-sugar-experiments-83060/
Thought you might be interested...

Cheers!