Recent content by cblambert1645

Decoction mashing was to increase temps while retaining body...basically to prevent complete conversion of a portion to some degree while stepping the temps up to increase fermentability of the bulk of the mash.

How bout this? Its what im planning for rims rocket setup with a aquastat and dpst n.o. relay for switching duties http://www.amazon.com/North-Shore-Safety-PGFI-22111-Connector/dp/B00OZY27Q2

we all have our ways of doing things, rehydration creates a "pitchable slurry" for sure- basiclly making a white labs vial- that they call pitchable from their instructions as well...though most agree the best way to ensure a healthy ferment is to make a starter....I also use yeast nutrient &...

yeah, it really is..rehydrate, then starter as usual with any other...these are the same cells, not sure why there is such a sentiment of can a can not with dry yeast...never heard of a scientific reason.

I wholeheartedly agree, I always make starters regardless, and the profile of US05 vs WLPOO1 or Wyeast 1056 is so negligible I just don't bother with the short shelf life of the liquid strains anymore. That said I would never direct sprinkle, only because of lag time, the dry packets actually...