Yeast Questions

[Jhatfield]

Hey guys

Was wondering if there is an ideal yeast in ounces to gallon on liquid equation to know the right amount to pitch.

I am doing one gallon batches of different brews and would like to make sure I am pitching the right amounts - this includes a cider too.

Does this vary by yeast type too? Also does the packaging make a difference in the amount to pitch. (Slap pack vs dry)

Also, is it true you can reuse your yeast by reserving it and adding it into the same recipe different batch?

Thanks!

 

[giraffe]

Theres a pitching calculator on mrmalty.com.

It matters by the gravity of the beer, the higher the gravity the more you pitch.

Lager yeasts need more pitched than ale yeasts. Dry is different than liquid. The calculator above has all that.

You can certainly harvest your yeast from the bottom of the primary and reuse it. There is plenty of info around here if you search.

 

[jrodmfish]

Theres a pitching calculator on mrmalty.com.

It matters by the gravity of the beer, the higher the gravity the more you pitch.

Lager yeasts need more pitched than ale yeasts. Dry is different than liquid. The calculator above has all that.

You can certainly harvest your yeast from the bottom of the primary and reuse it. There is plenty of info around here if you search.

Second this. The hard work on this topic has already been done. Just use the calc.