zodiak3000
Well-Known Member
i used us-05 for my IPA. the OG was 1.067. ive have some mixed discussion now with folks that maybe this was not enough or appropriate. either because i should have rehydrated it or i should have pitched more than on 11.5g packet or i should have used different yeast. others are saying that it should be fine and im just paranoid about my brew. the airlock only bubbled away for about 48 hours. i understand the airlock is not a gauge for fermentation, but i dont feel like using a hydrometer for another week at least. so i guess what im asking is my brew gonna be legit w/ the one packet of us-05? should i have rehydated? ive never done it and actually heard some storys of fermentation not happening and having to repitch. what is the most appropriate yeast to use for an IPA or high OG brew? ive never used liquid and not really sure exactly how you use it. ive just sprinkled us-05 on my lower OG brews and had no problems...