Attempting A Tripel

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

I am going to attempt a Belgian Tripel 2.5 gal this weekend. Since it is a 2.5 gal batch should I use the entire packet of Lalbrew Abbaye yeast (11g)? Should I make a starter? I'm thinking just re-hydrate and pitch the whole packet. Your thoughts.

 

[Blackmuse]

I'd certainly use the whole thing. Maybe even 2.... What's your SG? Have you used the yeast calculator on BF?

Dry yeast isn't really suited for a starter... Or so I've read in the past.

 

[Bubba Wade]

You can make a starter with dry yeast, but generally it is not needed. Dry yeast is packaged with yeast nutrient and takes off pretty well. The packets are sized for a 5 gallon batch - or a 2.5 gallon high gravity batch. I generally make 2.5 gallon batches and for the heavy Belgians, I use one package. You should be good to go.

Incidentally, I don’t rehydrate either. So far, pouring the yeast directly into the wort through the airlock hole has worked just fine.

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

Thanks Bubba! My recipe calls for 9.27% with the one pack.