I have only brewed 6 batches of beer thus far and I am thinking about doing the black IPA at Northern brewer. My question is If I decide to use the Safale us-05 instead of the wyeast do I need to make a starter or just pitch the dry yeast. Up until now I have only used wyeast and made starters on the higher gravity brews but was thinking of using the dry yeast this time and was unsure. If I do need to make a starter with the dry yeast, do I do it the same way as the wyeast instructions?
Starter with dry yeast?
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Clann
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Just rehydrate and pitch. Love the simplicity of dry yeast.
rockfish42
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The one with a gravity of 1.075? Just rehydrate as per this sheet http://www.fermentis.com/fo/pdf/IB/EN/Safale_US-05_IB.pdf
There are roughly twice as many yeast cells in an 11.5 gram yeast packet compared to a single vial of liquid yeast.
There are roughly twice as many yeast cells in an 11.5 gram yeast packet compared to a single vial of liquid yeast.
Never, ever make a starter with dry yeast. You should rehydrate it however. Always, every time make a starter with liquid yeast.
That's the rules
That's the rules
Clann
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Stir what?
Clann
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That does seem excessive. I pour in warm water(90*) let sit for 10 minutes while I areiate my wort. Stir to make sure it is mixed well and not stuck to my cup and pitch.
rockfish42
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If you have a stir plate it's easy, if not don't sweat it.
Surly
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I will use dry yeast and harvesting from the fermentor for washing. I then have enough for a number of batches. I do make a starter and pitch according to Mr. Malty.
