Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner
Link Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:28 pm Post subject:
Planning to brew this for my my next (5th) batch on the EB..
I have a question on the amount of yeast required for this recipe. I am not advanced enough to make starters yet, so just pitching the pre packed liquid yeast.
The recipe calls for 8 packets for 10gal. I am intending to use Wyeast 2001 yeast. On the packet it says one pack is enough to ferment 5 gal (100 billion cells). In that case, 2 packs would do for my 10 gal batch. So why does the recipe call for 8 packs (4 packs per 5 gal batch)
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 10803 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, London Pride, Wit, Janet's Brown, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
Working on: Belgian Quad, Belgian IPA
Link Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:18 pm Post subject:
codex wrote:
The recipe calls for 8 packets for 10gal. I am intending to use Wyeast 2001 yeast. On the packet it says one pack is enough to ferment 5 gal (100 billion cells). In that case, 2 packs would do for my 10 gal batch. So why does the recipe call for 8 packs (4 packs per 5 gal batch)
This is a debate that is very old amongst brewing circles. Read this:
TL;DR: For the the cleanest tasting beers (something that you do want with most lagers) many brewers will suggest much higher than manufacturer suggested pitch rates. That's what I do.
For what it's worth, pitching what I consider proper rates is incredibly important to making good beer. More important than anything you'll do on the hot side during the brew day.
Joined: 04 Nov 2016 Posts: 45 Location: Co Durham, UK
Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner
Link Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:43 am Post subject:
Thanks Kal for the expert advice as always.
Read the information on yeast, on the links, and it was interesting reading. After what I have read, I don't think I will chance using one pack per 5 gallon, as I would want to get the best results possible after buying ingredients and making the wort. So will go for the 8 packs as in the recipe.
One thing for sure, I need to learn how to make yeast starters, fast.
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 10803 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, London Pride, Wit, Janet's Brown, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
Working on: Belgian Quad, Belgian IPA
Link Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:40 pm Post subject:
Definitely consider starters if you're considering buying 8 packs. The money you'll save by buying 1 pack instead of 8 will pay for the little bit of extra equipment you need to make starters very quickly. Not to mention that the yeast will be much fresher (i.e. buying 8 packs that are already a bit old may actually be the same as buying 4 packs!).
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