That's such a nice comment! I put a lot of time in my projects and making a video of it adds more time. I really like the fact some people really appreciate my work - both the project as well as the video. Very nice to hear, so thank you! Greetings from the Netherlands! Tony
I make 1 gal batches, is there a way I can avoid wasting the excess yeast or make it more economical? It doesn't seem like using a portion and saving the rest in the open pack is possible, but maybe I could re-use the yeast cake or something?
Hi Rspaulding, from what I understand the smack pack has enough nutrient for kick starting the yeast in the pack, but not enough to efficiently multiply the amount of yeast a couple of times to ferment a large batch of higher gravity wort. Whenever I create a large starter I add nutrient and malt extract in order to put the yeast in the most ideal situation (with the limited gear I own 😉) and this has worked for me quite a few times already. Hope this helps! Cheers and Happy Brewing! Tony
Nice work - high production value, loaded with tactical guidance, extra tips, without fluff
That's such a nice comment! I put a lot of time in my projects and making a video of it adds more time. I really like the fact some people really appreciate my work - both the project as well as the video. Very nice to hear, so thank you! Greetings from the Netherlands! Tony
I make 1 gal batches, is there a way I can avoid wasting the excess yeast or make it more economical? It doesn't seem like using a portion and saving the rest in the open pack is possible, but maybe I could re-use the yeast cake or something?
Why did you add nutrient to the water when the smack pack has nutrient already?
Hi Rspaulding, from what I understand the smack pack has enough nutrient for kick starting the yeast in the pack, but not enough to efficiently multiply the amount of yeast a couple of times to ferment a large batch of higher gravity wort. Whenever I create a large starter I add nutrient and malt extract in order to put the yeast in the most ideal situation (with the limited gear I own 😉) and this has worked for me quite a few times already. Hope this helps! Cheers and Happy Brewing! Tony
Nice shirt!!!
Thanks! More info on the shirts that I wear will follow soon...