SAFALE US-05 Full Packet- Small Batch

[Kugel]

Any problems with pitching a full packet of US-05 for a 3 Gallon Wort. According to Brewers Friend Recipe Builder, that will be about 2x what is needed.

Will it cause a "Yeasty" flavor in the brew?

If I pitch only half a packet, can I vacuum seal the remainder in the packet and store it in the fridge? If yes, how long to you think it will last?

Thanks! Good Brewing and God Bless!

Kugel

 

[AlexKay]

No problems, I “overpitch” all the time, there will be no off flavors.

Or you could save half. What you’re describing sounds like best practice for keeping opened yeast. I’d guess (just a guess!) it would last months or more.

 

[Zambezi Special]

No problem, but I would use half a pack as I am a cheapskate

If you use half a pack, then fold over and close. Vacuum seal if you can, otherwise put in a ziplock bag (pressing out as much air as possible).

I think yeast flavour only occurs if you keep the beer on the yeast for a very very long time.
I haven't tasted it yet, while I have had beers with lots of dead yeast in the bottle (that last bottle that you fill, and the trub sudddnly appears)

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

I typically close the sachet tightly, secure it with a rubber band, and put it i the fridge. I use the 2nd half within a couple of months.

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The re-seal the package information is 'relatively' new at Lallemand's site (link):

 

[Kugel]

Thanks BrewMeisters!

Good Brewing and God Bless!

Kugel

 

[dmtaylor]

Will it cause a "Yeasty" flavor in the brew?

Nope.

If I pitch only half a packet, can I vacuum seal the remainder in the packet and store it in the fridge?

Yes!

If yes, how long to you think it will last?

Approximately 10 years. Yes, I am serious.

Cheers!

 

[NSMikeD]

+1 on using the whole packet without any issues, I do its all the time with 2.5 gal brews, I even hydrate it. There was a time I would use half and save half, but then I would decide to brew an English Ale with 04, and then a Belgian and then a Kolsh and a year later I am throwing out vacuum bags of yeast, hops and specialty grains.

 

[z-bob]

+1 on the "10 years" Dry yeast really does last a long time in the refrigerator. If I use half a packet for something, I just fold the top down, crease it, and either tape it shut or use a paperclip. But there's no worries about pitching the whole packet either.

 

[Steveruch]

Any problems with pitching a full packet of US-05 for a 3 Gallon Wort. According to Brewers Friend Recipe Builder, that will be about 2x what is needed.


Kugel

I use the whole pack on three gallon batches all the time.
FYI: for British ales I like Muntons which come in 6 gram size.

 

[bike2brew]

+ on full pack. Dry yeast is cheap enough I routinely over pitch rather than risk slow or under attenuation. Given the investment of time and materials I expect a drinkable product each brew session.