Yeasts And Hops?

[brenjak]

Hi all,

I have a can of Morgans Golden Saaz.
My recipe is going to be:
The can
1 kg of Dex
500gm of light DM

Advice:
The only thing that concerns me at the moment is i only have the can yeast and 2 x packets of Safale. I live in a pretty remote location and cannot just pop to the shop so to speak. HOw will the Safale go with a Pilsner?

Advice 2:
I currently have 4 x Hallertau tea bags and 4 x Saaz teabags. Any recommendations for use? I have heard that the Moragns Golden Saaz is hoppy anyway but why not use the Hops i have if they will contribute?
I did not want to order some WLP800 but do not think it will survive the mail in the FNQ temps at the moment.

Appreciate all suggestions etc as i am ony a relatively new HB'er

PROST!

 

[Adamt]

Advice 1: Not sure what the kit yeast is like, if it's a true lager strain use that, otherwise keep the safale (which strain by the way?) as low as possible, i.e. 17-18C.

Advice 2:
Do a small boil with the dry ingredients, either 4L and just the DME, or 12L with the dextrose as well (preferrable), and boil 20g of Saaz for 15 minutes.

 

[fixa]

Sorry.. the safale, is that the s33 or s23?
I'd chuck a saaz bag in myself..although hallertau is quite a nice hop... stick with the saaz.

Hope your not too flooded up there... lots of water around here!

 

[brenjak]

Safale S-04. It says you can ferment as low as 15C. I am guessing that this would be a better temp for a Pilsner than a higher one? Do you just sprinle the yeast on top or give it a stir before sealing?

As for rain...There is a bit not like Townsville. But guess who needs to drive to Brisbane from Cooktown next Thursday?

 

[Tyred]

I find that the yeast works better when rehydrated for around 20 minutes and then added to wort.

As for ordering liquid yeasts, I believe that they can be ordered with mini ice packs which will keep them cool. You may need to get a couple more (ice packs) to make sure they stay cool for the entire journey but they were pretty cheap from memory.

Shameless plug - Check out mashmaster.com.au for information, or email to see what they think. No affiliation, etc, etc

 

[fixa]

Good luck with the drive! specially with the spinner coming your way....

I just used s04 with a pils, haven't tried the results just yet, still lagering. Tasted quite nice in the hydro tube but.

 

[brenjak]

Thanks for the advice guys.
Tyred, will take you up on the "shameless plug" and try mashmaster. I mean, i have to be able to get it somewhere. Right?

I am on cyclone watch but i think i have enough "supplies" if one comes close. You know the drill. Go to the smallest, windowless room with all your beer...and you wife....might take a torch and some of that other crap the so called "experts" suggest...

 

[brenjak]

One more question in my quest to learn.
Hops into the primary or secondary?