Can you OD on yeast?

[jbb3]

I had a recipe reduced to make a 2 gallon batch. But the pack of yeast is the same size one would use for a 5 gal batch (Safale US-05 11.5g). If I re-hydrate before pitching, should I use the full pack? Or half a pack? Or??

 

[wtfDean]

Don't worry about it. You could pitch half or the whole thing. If you chose to pitch half, the benefit would be saving the other half for your next 2 gallon brew.

 

[BrewWNC]

Pitch it all if you want...or calculate what you will need and save the rest for later.

http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html

 

[UberHasselhoff]

Yes, you can OD and overpitch yeast. With that amount it isn't an issue. Pitch away!

 

[sumbrewindude]

Pitch half, save the rest for another brew.

 

[casesensative]

I snorted 22 grams of yeast and I feel fine, my guess is no!! I FEEL GREAT!

 

[UberHasselhoff]

I snorted 22 grams of yeast and I feel fine, my guess is no!! I FEEL GREAT!

Living life like a rockstar.

 

[jbb3]

i snorted 22 grams of yeast and i feel fine, my guess is no!! I feel great!

lol

 

[kombat]

Rehydrate and pitch it all. It's difficult to overpitch. Underpitching is a much bigger problem.

 

[Devilsnight]

2.5 gallon .I pitch half, save half for next brew If im under 1.050. If im in the 1.060+ range I'll put 3/4 in and chuck the rest. Haven't had an issue there