I haven’t bought liquid yeast lately but noticed a new packaging image for White Labs pure pitch yeast recently when shopping online for NEIPA ingredients. They sure talk it up on their website and make some interesting claims. Double the amount of yeast compared to previous packaging and a “commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges”. They also state— “Now with more yeast, get a foolproof fermentation without a starter. Following a commercially recommended pitching rate allowing you to pitch like the pros!”
I’m just curious if anyone else has been using it according to their marketing and if it’s performing as advertised?
I know yeast health is dependent on many variables, but assuming it’s been handled in a reasonable manner, not making a starter for a 5 gallon “standard ale” batch or possibly a 3 gallon lager would be cool.
I ordered a packet of their Coastal Haze, but will probably still go through the process of making a starter just because this particular recipe does have a slightly higher OG than “standard “.
Edit: sorry if this has already been discussed… I was being lazy and didn’t search for any other similar threads.
I’m just curious if anyone else has been using it according to their marketing and if it’s performing as advertised?
I know yeast health is dependent on many variables, but assuming it’s been handled in a reasonable manner, not making a starter for a 5 gallon “standard ale” batch or possibly a 3 gallon lager would be cool.
I ordered a packet of their Coastal Haze, but will probably still go through the process of making a starter just because this particular recipe does have a slightly higher OG than “standard “.
Edit: sorry if this has already been discussed… I was being lazy and didn’t search for any other similar threads.