I just made 3.5 gal of 1.122 OG mead and when I went to get my yeast the guy at the shop convinced me to only get one 5g package of 71-B. This is my 5th batch and I wasn't sure if I had used a bigger pack before but he said that would be more than enough. Reading back on "The Complete Meadmaker" Ken Schramm recommends using 2 packs for a 5 gal batch. Should I have used more yeast? Is it too late to pitch more tomorrow?
Also, on a side note... This was my first time using Go-Ferm Protect and following package instructions it said use 1.25 grams in 17mL per gram yeast. So in my case 6.25g in 85mL of water. However, the yeast pack says to rehydrate in 50mL of water. Does it really matter? I ended up using 60mL and the Go-Ferm was very hard to get to dissolve into solution even in 107F water. Anyone else have similar issues with the new Go-Ferm Protect?
Also, on a side note... This was my first time using Go-Ferm Protect and following package instructions it said use 1.25 grams in 17mL per gram yeast. So in my case 6.25g in 85mL of water. However, the yeast pack says to rehydrate in 50mL of water. Does it really matter? I ended up using 60mL and the Go-Ferm was very hard to get to dissolve into solution even in 107F water. Anyone else have similar issues with the new Go-Ferm Protect?