Tvc15 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 18, 2012 Messages 60 Reaction score 0 Location Portland May 20, 2013 #1 I forgot to add nutrient to the boil. I am using 2 1056 smack pack's on a 5 gallon IPA. Should I add the nutrient to the wort or just let is slide? Thanks in advance for your help!
I forgot to add nutrient to the boil. I am using 2 1056 smack pack's on a 5 gallon IPA. Should I add the nutrient to the wort or just let is slide? Thanks in advance for your help!
bottlebomber Well-Known Member Joined Apr 15, 2011 Messages 14,292 Reaction score 2,753 Location Ukiah May 20, 2013 #2 You don't need yeast nutrient for beer, ever really. People do it, but the malt provides all the nutrients you need. Yeast nutrient is for wines and meads, things where there is a lack of nutrients.
You don't need yeast nutrient for beer, ever really. People do it, but the malt provides all the nutrients you need. Yeast nutrient is for wines and meads, things where there is a lack of nutrients.
StompingClover Well-Known Member Joined Feb 23, 2013 Messages 254 Reaction score 71 Location Hopkins May 20, 2013 #3 I agree. Plus the smack packs had nutrients to get them going. Now just let them at the wort.
Leadgolem Well-Known Member Joined Jul 28, 2012 Messages 3,713 Reaction score 1,059 Location Denver May 20, 2013 #4 Yeah, beer usually doesn't need it. One of the rare exceptions is if you are doing a super high gravity brew.
Yeah, beer usually doesn't need it. One of the rare exceptions is if you are doing a super high gravity brew.