have i got it right if i use this with a kit brew i dont add any sugar whats difference using yeast u get in the kits or safe04 that everybody seems to use
do u have to rehydrate the yeast as i dont but normally only used kits yeast
muntons beer enhancer
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maxashton
Yes, iirc a 1kg muntons BKE replaces the sugar you would normally use. Safale S-04 is a much higher qulaity yeast than kit yeasts. It does not require rehydration before pitching, it's been designed to pitch straight into the wort. It ferments reliably and strongly, and settles to a very firm sediment on the bottom which makes the beer clear faster.
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stevezx7r
Wow, Toolbag, a bit of punctuation might have helped me read your post a bit quicker 
The main difference between the cheaper kit yeasts compared to safale s04 is the amount you get in each packet. S04 is also more likely to ferment more cleanly and do what it says on the pack. With kit yeasts you only have half the amount in each pack so it takes a little longer for it to get started. The end result for s04 is a well fermented, flocculant yeast cake that clings to the bottom of the fermenter like brown sticky stuff to a blanket. It has it's own taste (slightly fruity) which suits a wide range of ale styles too. For me, it's the mainstay of making a general purpose ale. If I were to make a lager, however, it would not be suited to the job, saflager on the other hand would be
As far as rehydrating goes, i've never bothered and the yeast kicks off within 24 hours anyway.
The main difference between the cheaper kit yeasts compared to safale s04 is the amount you get in each packet. S04 is also more likely to ferment more cleanly and do what it says on the pack. With kit yeasts you only have half the amount in each pack so it takes a little longer for it to get started. The end result for s04 is a well fermented, flocculant yeast cake that clings to the bottom of the fermenter like brown sticky stuff to a blanket. It has it's own taste (slightly fruity) which suits a wide range of ale styles too. For me, it's the mainstay of making a general purpose ale. If I were to make a lager, however, it would not be suited to the job, saflager on the other hand would be
As far as rehydrating goes, i've never bothered and the yeast kicks off within 24 hours anyway.