Question on Rehydrating 2 Packets of Dry Yeast

[zyx345]

I normally rehydrate when using dry yeast. I know this step is debatable but its pretty easy to do so I figure its good to get in the habit. I use this method:



When using one 11.5g packet I rehydrate in 1 cup of sterile water.

If I am going to pitch two packets of dry yeast, should I then rehydrate in 2 cups of sterile water or would 1 cup of sterile water with two packets of dry yeast suffice?

 

[lutherslagers]

I would treat each packet separately. Necessary or not, that's what I would do.

 

[unionrdr]

I re-hydrate in 2C of boiled/cooled water regardless.

 

[kyle8888]

I have far less experience than others who have commented here, but I pitch 2 packets of dry yeast with 1 cup of water, per "How to Brew" by John Palmer. Seemed to work very well.

 

[unionrdr]

That's fine too. I just give mine a lil more breathing room. The last time,on my Burton ale,I pitched 4-7g cooper's ale yeast packets in 2C of water with 1TBSP dextrose. Way too much dextrose,even for 28g of yeast. I've since cut it to 1tsp dex in 2C of water. Works great for me.