Yeast query

[Vinnymac]

I'm hoping to make a 5 gallon batch of rhubarb and ginger wine at the weekend. Should I multiply all ingredients. I'm not sure if 5 tsp of yeast is to excessive. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[jgmillr1]

Yes, generally the ingredients will scale uniformly with the batch size. For a 5-gallon batch you would typically use one 5-gram packet of yeast. Not sure how that comes out in volume but I would figure it is only 1-2 tsp

 

[bernardsmith]

I know packs of yeast typically say that 1 pack is good for any volume between 1 and 5 or 6 gallons but I think you can easily under-pitch the yeast if the SG is atypically high and your rehydration protocol is not optimal.

 

[Vinnymac]

Yes, generally the ingredients will scale uniformly with the batch size. For a 5-gallon batch you would typically use one 5-gram packet of yeast. Not sure how that comes out in volume but I would figure it is only 1-2 tsp

Yes, generally the ingredients will scale uniformly with the batch size. For a 5-gallon batch you would typically use one 5-gram packet of yeast. Not sure how that comes out in volume but I would figure it is only 1-2 tsp

Thanks for the prompt reply

 

[Vinnymac]

I know packs of yeast typically say that 1 pack is good for any volume between 1 and 5 or 6 gallons but I think you can easily under-pitch the yeast if the SG is atypically high and your rehydration protocol is not optimal.

Thanks for the info