US05 going crazy

[redarmy990]

Using US05. In a pale ale.
it’s the first time I have rehydrated and boy what a difference. The pack of yeast had a use by 5/19 date.
Huge Krasen and had to install a blowoff tube.
after reading different temps to rehydrate at. I did it at 102 degrees left it for 20 minutes stirred and left for 15 more minutes then stirred and pitched

Never had 05 with so much activity before. And the smell is like vanilla or vanilla cream.

 

[3 Dawg Night]

I've used US-05 for most of my brews so far. I've hydrated, and I've pitched dry. I could never tell a difference.

 

[NewJersey]

Yeah, I've pitched dry (as per packet instructions) SO many times and it always starts and finishes quickly as well as attenuating well

 

[Knightshade]

I rehydrate US-05 all the time. Ferment always kicks off quicker vs. when I didn't.