Pitching Yeast

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Hoppkins

Pitching Yeast

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 10:47 am

If yeast is to be pitched onto the surface of the aerated wort is it wise to stir it into the mix also?
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DRB

Post by DRB » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:26 am

I stir mine in,works for me.
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Hoppkins

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:32 am

Great thanks
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Hoppkins

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:38 am

I usually do the rehydrate thing sorry, got my wording wrong :)

One last questrion Daab. Those beer enhancer packs, would that do as a decent base for a yeast starter? Might buy a pack and keep in a jar just for yeast starters.
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Hoppkins

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:56 am

Just consious im making this tomorrow and wilko only has that spray malt/dextrose hybrid thing in stock ;)

I'll just rehydrate the yeast with water and use that :D
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Orfy

Post by Orfy » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:32 pm

I rehydrate first thing I do when brewing, with a little dry malt and cool boiled water.

At the end of the session when ready for pitching the yeast has had 3 hours+ and is bubbling away nicely.
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:59 pm

Just consious im making this tomorrow and wilko only has that spray malt/dextrose hybrid thing in stock

I'll just rehydrate the yeast with water and use that
Why not use glucose, available from any chemist...that's what I use :wink:
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Hoppkins

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:15 pm

Great idea, how much glucose would you add to the yeast/water mix?
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:21 pm

I usually add 2 teaspoons to 3/4 of a cup of water, b4 zapping it in the microwave and allowing it to cool b4 adding the yeast :wink:

I do use my microwave for something.... that's another thread :oops:
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:25 pm

I usually add 2 teaspoons to 3/4 of a cup of water, b4 zapping it in the microwave and allowing it to cool b4 adding the yeast

I do use my microwave for something.... that's another thread
I've never had a problem with my yeast by doing this and usually have to stir it to stop it from escaping out of the cup :shock:

I've also never had a stuck ferment :wink:

Horses for courses 8)
Last edited by Vossy1 on Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:41 pm

I've also never had a stuck ferment
Forgot to add that,

That's probably due to following DaaB's and other members excellent advise on the forum and with experience adding a little Vossy magic :oops: 8)
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:44 pm

:shock:

I'll get me coat :D
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Hoppkins

Post by Hoppkins » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:54 pm

Given the tools i have at the moment im just going to have to rehydrate the yeast.

I plan on making an order to Hop and Grape soon to get some:

Safeale yeast
Spray Malt (both for adding to beer and for making starters)
Other random treats and gubbins

Thanks all for the replies :)
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