Question for Pitching yeast for smaller batches

[larkinm21]

I tend to brew in 3 gallon batches, since It allows me to brew more often have a few more styles on hand. Up until now I have only used rehydrated dry yeast. But for my next batch that I will be doing I want to use liquid yeast. I was going to use white labs without a starter but my estimated OG is 1.085. I was wondering if anyone thinks that it should be fine to pitch straight since it's a smaller quantity or the higher gravity will still be too much with using a starter or an extra vail of liquid yeast?


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[estricklin]

You could use some online pitching rate calculators but I would guess that's probably borderline, could go either way.

 

[HumbleBrew]

For an OG of 1.085, I would recommend making a starter or using 2 vials of yeast, even with a 3 gallon batch.

The Mr. Malty pitching rate calculator is pretty helpful if you've never used it. In your case, it recommends 1.8 vials of yeast or a 1.42L starter.

http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

 

[larkinm21]

Yeah, I actually jut can across mrmalty again. I can't believe I forgot about it. Thanks for the help you two


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[edb]

Why not just make a starter larger than you need and save half of it for another batch. DME is cheaper than yeast.