Droopy Brew
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Ok so I have brewed half a dozen kits and so far so good. However to me yeast is just a silver packet that you chuck on top of your brew once mixed (yes I empty the packet- dont throw the whole thing in ).
So some questions-
What is the advantage of hydrating yeast? My HBS tells me that the yeast they stock is fresh so this step isnt required. So far I havent had any dramas by not doing it.
What does the term 'smack refer to? (Guessing hydrating?)
What is the advantage of harvesting used yeast cake for reuse?
How the hell do you do it?
How can you tell how much yeast you require if you have harvested some?
What effect do various yeasts have on FG?
Thanks in advance.
So some questions-
What is the advantage of hydrating yeast? My HBS tells me that the yeast they stock is fresh so this step isnt required. So far I havent had any dramas by not doing it.
What does the term 'smack refer to? (Guessing hydrating?)
What is the advantage of harvesting used yeast cake for reuse?
How the hell do you do it?
How can you tell how much yeast you require if you have harvested some?
What effect do various yeasts have on FG?
Thanks in advance.