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Hi All,
Been homebrewing for just over a year, so can usually figure things out.
However, just have a question regarding dry prepackaged yeast.
I believe that 1 packet of prepackaged yeast is normally good for around 5 gallons of wort (into the PF).
I use a Grainfather G30 brewing system, and when I convert some recipes to adjust for the volumes of this system, I often can yield up to around 6-6.5 US gallons of wort into the PF. As I bottle condition, I want to ensure that I have enough yeast left over from the fermentation to provide adequate carbonation in the bottles; especially if I cold crash.
So, I add 'some' additional amount of yeast to the fermenter to allow for this activity.
This method has variable success.
Here's the question: If I have over 5 gallons of wort going into the PF, should I just add another full package of yeast to assist with bottle carbonation, or will the additional yeast cause excessive activity and 'blow out' during early fermentation?
All comments and suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Been homebrewing for just over a year, so can usually figure things out.
However, just have a question regarding dry prepackaged yeast.
I believe that 1 packet of prepackaged yeast is normally good for around 5 gallons of wort (into the PF).
I use a Grainfather G30 brewing system, and when I convert some recipes to adjust for the volumes of this system, I often can yield up to around 6-6.5 US gallons of wort into the PF. As I bottle condition, I want to ensure that I have enough yeast left over from the fermentation to provide adequate carbonation in the bottles; especially if I cold crash.
So, I add 'some' additional amount of yeast to the fermenter to allow for this activity.
This method has variable success.
Here's the question: If I have over 5 gallons of wort going into the PF, should I just add another full package of yeast to assist with bottle carbonation, or will the additional yeast cause excessive activity and 'blow out' during early fermentation?
All comments and suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!