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need yeast

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:19 pm
by J & T Brews
I need some dry yeast, SafAle English Ale yeast #S-04. The LHS does not have any? I could sub if anyone knows. It is for a Brewfest Chocolate Stout, about 8% ABV.

Thanks,
James

kegged today: Chocolate Milk Stout
Primary: Tara's Brewfest Big Honkin' Chocolate Stout
Secondary: Brewfest Red IPA, XXX Black IPA, and Smash IPA
on tap: Nothing

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:04 pm
by Frank
If your can't find any I have US-05 on hand.

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:15 pm
by J & T Brews
Thanks, I have some US-05, thought i had US-04, but can't find it!
Will that make a good substitute?

James

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:19 pm
by kingdona
I have some 04 if you still need it.

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:36 pm
by J & T Brews
Thank you, we decidded to go to Baccus and Barleycorn, and then ate dinner in KC!

Thanks,
James

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:08 am
by Phoenix
J & T Brews wrote:...we decidded to go to Baccus and Barleycorn...
I find it disturbing that they store their powered yeast at room temperature. I usually keep some 04 on hand should the need arise again. Do you rehydrate it, or sprinkle it right on the wort?

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:40 am
by bneuen
Phoenix wrote:
J & T Brews wrote:...we decidded to go to Baccus and Barleycorn...
I find it disturbing that they store their powered yeast at room temperature. I usually keep some 04 on hand should the need arise again. Do you rehydrate it, or sprinkle it right on the wort?
When I use dry yeast, I rehydrate it for 15-30 min before pitching.

-Bowe

Re: need yeast

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:02 pm
by J & T Brews
Yea, I usually let the water set to room temp, then rehydrate and let set, don't really time it, then pour it into the bottle.

I wish the home brew stores would take as much care with their products as we do!

Thanks,
James