Hello,
I am still new to this, but read this on the Probrewer forum:
"Using yeast as yeast nutrient - Happy healthy yeast already has all the nutrients it needs, so on a brew day instead of using a commercial yeast nutrient you can pull some yeast (I use 100ml/BBL), and add it to the boil. The cell walls will break down and the nutrients will be added to your wort."
Is this also a common and safe practice for the homebrewer? Does it really help in getting the yeast off to a good start? How much "used" yeast should be added for a 5 gal. batch?
Thanks!
I am still new to this, but read this on the Probrewer forum:
"Using yeast as yeast nutrient - Happy healthy yeast already has all the nutrients it needs, so on a brew day instead of using a commercial yeast nutrient you can pull some yeast (I use 100ml/BBL), and add it to the boil. The cell walls will break down and the nutrients will be added to your wort."
Is this also a common and safe practice for the homebrewer? Does it really help in getting the yeast off to a good start? How much "used" yeast should be added for a 5 gal. batch?
Thanks!