Yeast question

[CodyClay]

I recently started a 1 gal batch of pineapple wine and I used half a packet of yeast. I've seen on videos people using half packs and others using whole packs for 1 gal batches. What is the difference in the outcome? Will it ferment faster with a whole pack as opposed to a half?

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

Depends in the gravity if the wort your pitching into. Higher gravity wort 1.040or> you want higher pitching rates so you don't stress the yeast and cause possible off flavors etc.etc.

 

[novalou]

I recently started a 1 gal batch of pineapple wine and I used half a packet of yeast. I've seen on videos people using half packs and others using whole packs for 1 gal batches. What is the difference in the outcome? Will it ferment faster with a whole pack as opposed to a half?

One packet is good for 6 gallons, so using half a pack on a gallon batch is perfectly acceptable. Once the yeast gets started, it will multiply to ferment the sugar in your jug.

 

[CodyClay]

Depends in the gravity if the wort your pitching into. Higher gravity wort 1.040or> you want higher pitching rates so you don't stress the yeast and cause possible off flavors etc.etc.

Ok that answers my question. Thank you, but now I have another. Is it possible or harmful to use too much yeast?

 

[novalou]

Ok that answers my question. Thank you, but now I have another. Is it possible or harmful to use too much yeast?

Not by adding one yeast packet to one gallon of wine.

 

[Kdog22]

Yep. 1 whole packet of wine yeast works just fine for a 1 gallon batch. If i'm putting together multiple 1 gallon batches the same day, i'll split a packet 50/50 between (2) 1 gallon batches just to save money (like a cheap bastard.. lol).