Hey guys,
I just started a new batch of mead. I have a 5 gallon primary sitting here full of a new Blueberry Melomel. I will be pitching the yeast soon, but have a question about the yeast starter.
The recipe calls for 3 5g packs of D47 mixed in with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of must at 84F and rehydrate for 30 minutes..then pitch into the must and stir.
This however is not the correct temp to rehydrate this yeast at, according to the package instructions. Should I follow the recipes instructions for the yeast starter, or should I follow the packages instructions which call for 104-109F water for 15 minutes.
Just thought I'd ask.
Thanks
Dan
I just started a new batch of mead. I have a 5 gallon primary sitting here full of a new Blueberry Melomel. I will be pitching the yeast soon, but have a question about the yeast starter.
The recipe calls for 3 5g packs of D47 mixed in with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of must at 84F and rehydrate for 30 minutes..then pitch into the must and stir.
This however is not the correct temp to rehydrate this yeast at, according to the package instructions. Should I follow the recipes instructions for the yeast starter, or should I follow the packages instructions which call for 104-109F water for 15 minutes.
Just thought I'd ask.
Thanks
Dan