Yeast question.

[jonnyp1980]

I've got a recipe together for a big stout..og is going to be around 1.070. My question is for the yeast I'm going to be using Safale us 05...is that going to be enough? Or should I purchase something else to handle this?

 

[Shaneoco1981]

US-05 is good enough to handle that. S-04 would also be a good yeast to use. There are actually more yeast cells in a dry packet then there is in a smack pack or vial. Just make sure you aerate the stout very well and you will be good to go.

 

[dbhokie]

I'd use two dry packs on a 1.07 if 5 gram, 1 if 11

 

[LateraLex]

Have you tried this site before? http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

 

[jonnyp1980]

US-05 is good enough to handle that. S-04 would also be a good yeast to use. There are actually more yeast cells in a dry packet then there is in a smack pack or vial. Just make sure you aerate the stout very well and you will be good to go.

Ok awesome. I usually aerate very well so no prob on that. I think I'll hydrate before pitching this time to make sure I get more yeasties in the game. Thanks. Saves me a trip.

 

[jonnyp1980]

Have you tried this site before? http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

I've heard people talk about this app a lot. A bit expensive.

 

[jonnyp1980]

I'd use two dry packs on a 1.07 if 5 gram, 1 if 11

Ya it's 11.5

 

[dbhokie]

I've heard people talk about this app a lot. A bit expensive.

It's only "pay" for the app if you go to it on a droid or IOS phone. Not standard web browser, although after you use it a few times, and if you ever use liquid yeast, you may change your mind about the "expense".

 

[jonnyp1980]

It's only "pay" for the app if you go to it on a droid or IOS phone. Not standard web browser, although after you use it a few times, and if you ever use liquid yeast, you may change your mind about the "expense".

Free for computer?? Nice ill have to check it out. I have heard of liquid yeast. Never used it though.