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Date: 16 Nov 2006 19:18:42
From: Tony M
Subject: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one packet
of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small. Should
I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and pitch? Here are my
ingredients:
8 lb Ultralight LME
4 oz Maltodextrin
1 lb Crystal 40L
4 oz Chocolate
1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
.5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
1 oz Cascade (10 min)
1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
1 oz Cascade (secondary)
Thanks, Tony
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Date: 17 Nov 2006 15:05:59
From: John Krehbiel
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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Tony M wrote:
> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one packet
> of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small. Should
> I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and pitch? Here are my
> ingredients:
> 8 lb Ultralight LME
> 4 oz Maltodextrin
> 1 lb Crystal 40L
> 4 oz Chocolate
> 1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
> .5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
> 1 oz Cascade (10 min)
> 1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
> 1 oz Cascade (secondary)
>
> Thanks, Tony
If you're talking about the little packet that comes with a kit, I
would do a starter just to be sure it's viable. At the very least, be
to aerate the heck out of it so the yeasties can propagate well.
John
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Date: 18 Nov 2006 19:48:27
From: Tony M
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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"John Krehbiel" <jkrehbielp@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1163804759.390602.246720@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>
> Tony M wrote:
>> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
>> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one
>> packet
>> of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small.
>> Should
>> I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and pitch? Here are
>> my
>> ingredients:
>> 8 lb Ultralight LME
>> 4 oz Maltodextrin
>> 1 lb Crystal 40L
>> 4 oz Chocolate
>> 1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
>> .5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
>> 1 oz Cascade (10 min)
>> 1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
>> 1 oz Cascade (secondary)
>>
>> Thanks, Tony
>
> If you're talking about the little packet that comes with a kit, I
> would do a starter just to be sure it's viable. At the very least, be
> to aerate the heck out of it so the yeasties can propagate well.
>
> John
>
I ordered the kit without yeast since I planned to make a starter from yeast
I saved from a previous batch. Anyway, the airlock on the starter had a
blowout while I was at work, a real nasty mess, and I didn't trust it after
that so I drove 35 miles to a LHBS for a pack of yeast so I could brew this
weekend. On the way home I was looking at this tiny packet kicking myself
for not grabbing 2 or 3 instead of just one.
I followed the rehydration instructions on the packet (I didn't make a
starter) and aerated the wort by stirring it pretty hard for about 10
minutes before pitching. Eight hours later I have steady 1/2 to 1 second
bubble activity in the airlock. So I guess I just worried for nothing.
Thanks,
Tony
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Date: 19 Nov 2006 02:59:47
From: Joe Sallustio
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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I use it pretty regularly like you did with no issues; just throw it
away if it's expired though. That is the only time I ever caused
myself problems.
Joe
Tony M wrote:
> "John Krehbiel" <jkrehbielp@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163804759.390602.246720@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > Tony M wrote:
> >> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
> >> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one
> >> packet
> >> of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small.
> >> Should
> >> I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and pitch? Here are
> >> my
> >> ingredients:
> >> 8 lb Ultralight LME
> >> 4 oz Maltodextrin
> >> 1 lb Crystal 40L
> >> 4 oz Chocolate
> >> 1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
> >> .5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
> >> 1 oz Cascade (10 min)
> >> 1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
> >> 1 oz Cascade (secondary)
> >>
> >> Thanks, Tony
> >
> > If you're talking about the little packet that comes with a kit, I
> > would do a starter just to be sure it's viable. At the very least, be
> > to aerate the heck out of it so the yeasties can propagate well.
> >
> > John
> >
>
> I ordered the kit without yeast since I planned to make a starter from yeast
> I saved from a previous batch. Anyway, the airlock on the starter had a
> blowout while I was at work, a real nasty mess, and I didn't trust it after
> that so I drove 35 miles to a LHBS for a pack of yeast so I could brew this
> weekend. On the way home I was looking at this tiny packet kicking myself
> for not grabbing 2 or 3 instead of just one.
> I followed the rehydration instructions on the packet (I didn't make a
> starter) and aerated the wort by stirring it pretty hard for about 10
> minutes before pitching. Eight hours later I have steady 1/2 to 1 second
> bubble activity in the airlock. So I guess I just worried for nothing.
> Thanks,
> Tony
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 20:46:27
From: Tony M
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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Joe, when you use this yeast how long does active fermentation last? I know
airlock bubbles don't really mean anything but last night before bed the
airlock was bubbling like crazy and then this morning before leaving I
noticed it had stopped all together. I left it in my garage where temps
dropped close to 60 overnight so I thought maybe I killed the yeast. But
then again it was fine in there two night in a row. Now this afternoon after
watching the airlock for a few minutes it is in fact still bubbling but only
about once a minute or two. Can most of the fermentation be over after only
two days? Thanks, Tony
"Joe Sallustio" <joe_sallo@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1163933987.708153.162290@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
>I use it pretty regularly like you did with no issues; just throw it
> away if it's expired though. That is the only time I ever caused
> myself problems.
>
> Joe
> Tony M wrote:
>> "John Krehbiel" <jkrehbielp@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163804759.390602.246720@h54g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
>> >
>> > Tony M wrote:
>> >> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
>> >> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one
>> >> packet
>> >> of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small.
>> >> Should
>> >> I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and pitch? Here
>> >> are
>> >> my
>> >> ingredients:
>> >> 8 lb Ultralight LME
>> >> 4 oz Maltodextrin
>> >> 1 lb Crystal 40L
>> >> 4 oz Chocolate
>> >> 1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
>> >> .5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
>> >> 1 oz Cascade (10 min)
>> >> 1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
>> >> 1 oz Cascade (secondary)
>> >>
>> >> Thanks, Tony
>> >
>> > If you're talking about the little packet that comes with a kit, I
>> > would do a starter just to be sure it's viable. At the very least, be
>> > to aerate the heck out of it so the yeasties can propagate well.
>> >
>> > John
>> >
>>
>> I ordered the kit without yeast since I planned to make a starter from
>> yeast
>> I saved from a previous batch. Anyway, the airlock on the starter had a
>> blowout while I was at work, a real nasty mess, and I didn't trust it
>> after
>> that so I drove 35 miles to a LHBS for a pack of yeast so I could brew
>> this
>> weekend. On the way home I was looking at this tiny packet kicking myself
>> for not grabbing 2 or 3 instead of just one.
>> I followed the rehydration instructions on the packet (I didn't make a
>> starter) and aerated the wort by stirring it pretty hard for about 10
>> minutes before pitching. Eight hours later I have steady 1/2 to 1 second
>> bubble activity in the airlock. So I guess I just worried for nothing.
>> Thanks,
>> Tony
>
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 07:11:59
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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"Tony M" <fakeemail@null.com > wrote in message
news:LZOdnaoZVO2jGf_YnZ2dnUVZ_rGdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Joe, when you use this yeast how long does active fermentation last? I
> know airlock bubbles don't really mean anything but last night before bed
> the airlock was bubbling like crazy and then this morning before leaving I
> noticed it had stopped all together. I left it in my garage where temps
> dropped close to 60 overnight so I thought maybe I killed the yeast. But
> then again it was fine in there two night in a row. Now this afternoon
> after watching the airlock for a few minutes it is in fact still bubbling
> but only about once a minute or two. Can most of the fermentation be over
> after only two days? Thanks, Tony
Absolutely. Fermentation temperatures in the 60s are perfect for ale, you
didn't do anything wrong there. It is not unusual for fermentation to take
off fast and get done within 2 or 3 days, and then slowly finish out over
the course of a few more days. I would say, wait until the fermentation
lock stops bubbling altogether, THEN wait 3 more days, THEN check your
gravity and see if it's about where you want it. If there is no krausen and
it seems done, it probably is, and you can rack, bottle, or keg as desired.
If the gravity seems a bit high, leave it for 2 to 3 more days, then check
the gravity again. If gravity doesn't change at all, it's done. That's the
way I do it.
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 19:26:30
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:46:27 -0800, <fakeemail@null.com > wrote:
> Joe, when you use this yeast how long does active fermentation last? I know
> airlock bubbles don't really mean anything but last night before bed the
> airlock was bubbling like crazy and then this morning before leaving I
> noticed it had stopped all together. I left it in my garage where temps
> dropped close to 60 overnight so I thought maybe I killed the yeast. But
> then again it was fine in there two night in a row. Now this afternoon after
> watching the airlock for a few minutes it is in fact still bubbling but only
> about once a minute or two. Can most of the fermentation be over after only
> two days? Thanks, Tony
Take a gravity reading, the bubble rate is meaningless. That's the only way
you're really going to know what is happening. In general though, temp
swings will temporarily shock the yeast, but they should become active again.
It shouldn't have killed them (especially if it only got down to 60F, that's
not too low).
John.
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 21:58:59
From: Tony M
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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BTW this kit is a B3 Mike's American Amber Ale (Extract) Kit. If anyone
wanted to know... ;)
"Tony M" <fakeemail@null.com > wrote in message
news:qpidnU9L1LYntMDYnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one
> packet of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little
> small. Should I make a starter or just rehydrate as the packet says and
> pitch? Here are my ingredients:
> 8 lb Ultralight LME
> 4 oz Maltodextrin
> 1 lb Crystal 40L
> 4 oz Chocolate
> 1 oz Northern Brewer (60 min)
> .5 oz Northern Brewer (15 min)
> 1 oz Cascade (10 min)
> 1 Whirfloc tab (20 min)
> 1 oz Cascade (secondary)
>
> Thanks, Tony
>
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 19:22:23
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:18:42 -0800, <fakeemail@null.com > wrote:
> Hi, I have a kit ready to brew and the only yeast I have is one 6 gram
> packet of Muntons Active Brewing Yeast. (Not the gold) Will this one packet
> of yeast be enough to brew 5 gallons of beer? I seems a little small.
I think 10 or 11 gram packets are the standard size. IMO, 6 grams is not
ideal but should work OK if that's all you've got. It's no worse than
pitching liquid yeast without a starter.
Do you know how old the yeast is? It sounds like one of the "generic"
packets that they include in the kit.
John.
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Date: 22 Nov 2006 09:58:44
From: Joe Sallustio
Subject: Re: Quick question about Muntons Yeast
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>
> Absolutely. Fermentation temperatures in the 60s are perfect for ale, you
> didn't do anything wrong there. It is not unusual for fermentation to take
> off fast and get done within 2 or 3 days, and then slowly finish out over
> the course of a few more days. I would say, wait until the fermentation
> lock stops bubbling altogether, THEN wait 3 more days, THEN check your
> gravity and see if it's about where you want it.
That is pretty much what we do and we see fermentation's done in a few
days pretty often. We get them started at room temp (around 70F) and
once it's going well we usually do take them somewhere cooler if that
is possible. Not lager temps, just 'cold cellar in Pennsylvania'
temps...
Joe
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