crusader1612
Well-Known Member
Its all about sugar content.
the simplest way to put it, is healthy, fast fermentation.
as homebrewers, alot of us don't have accessto things like pur oxygen, and those types of things.
so without ideal situations, its always saferto pitch additional yeast, as it is so very very difficult IMO to overpitch on a homebrew level. (Chris White)
Personally, as I dont have oxygen etc. (shaking to aerate) I tend to err on the over pitch.
anything 1.050 and over 2 packets when i get to 1.065 ish i tend to throw another paket at it.
Ths is all taking into account rehydration etc.
Healthy yeast and fermentation is key in any beer, as the yeast is what will give you beer. So why not give your brew the best chance possible. especially for an extra few dollars.
the simplest way to put it, is healthy, fast fermentation.
as homebrewers, alot of us don't have accessto things like pur oxygen, and those types of things.
so without ideal situations, its always saferto pitch additional yeast, as it is so very very difficult IMO to overpitch on a homebrew level. (Chris White)
Personally, as I dont have oxygen etc. (shaking to aerate) I tend to err on the over pitch.
anything 1.050 and over 2 packets when i get to 1.065 ish i tend to throw another paket at it.
Ths is all taking into account rehydration etc.
Healthy yeast and fermentation is key in any beer, as the yeast is what will give you beer. So why not give your brew the best chance possible. especially for an extra few dollars.