wyeast 1056 double IPA

[firehog383]

Do I need to use 2 packs of yeast for higher OG beers?

 

[Chum]

More than likely for a double IPA. Or make a yeast starter. Depending on what you OG is and how old the smack packs are you could probably just pitch two packs. Happy Brewing!

 

[WayFrae]

2 would be better than 1 but depending on your gravity and the age of the yeast packs, you might need 3 or 4 packs. That gets expensive really quickly so a starter would be your best bet. Use Mr. Malty Yeast Calculator to figure out how much yeast you need for your batch.

 

[firehog383]

Thanks the OG is 1.08

 

[WayFrae]

With that gravity you would need 3 fresh packs of yeast or a 3 liter starter if you are shaking intermittently to aerate or a 2 liter starter if you have a stir plate.

 

[dinnerstick]

size of batch???

 

[Gameface]

Even if you're making a 5g batch at 1.055 you should either use multiple packs or make a starter.

I would never use liquid yeast without a starter.