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EC-1118 for a 5 to 6 gallon sugar wash? 1 or 2 5g packets?
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One will do -- two will prolly finish faster though. Neither is wrong.
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John Do you pitch the yeast in its dry form??
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I use two packs rehydrated in some of the wash for 1/2 to 1 hour before pitched. That's with any type of yeast I use.
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Originally Posted by: scotty  John Do you pitch the yeast in its dry form?? No I don't pitch it dry. I took some of the wash and poured it into a bowl added a small bit of sugar and put the yeast EC1118 in there to kick in before adding it to the 6 gallon wash. I only used one packet however I have a few more unopened packs. I was a bit unclear on how much to pitch.
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Originally Posted by: johnnyapplepie No I don't pitch it dry. I took some of the wash and poured it into a bowl added a small bit of sugar and put the yeast EC1118 in there to kick in before adding it to the 6 gallon wash.
I only used one packet however I have a few more unopened packs. I was a bit unclear on how much to pitch. The only time i use more than one pack of ec1118 on a 6 gallon wash is if i am trying to ferment a 14% potential alcohol sugar wash. The way you re hydrate will also give the packet a chance to acclimate to the wash. I have read somewhere about yeast shock and it said to re hydrate in a light sugar water then add the rehydrated yeast to some wash to acclimate it. If you want a stronger start which i dont think is necessary, I use the water first then the wash next. Be sure the wash used in your rehydration process is aerated first so the yeast multiplys better. Naturally a well areated main wash will allow the yeast to populate ((multiply in the aerobic stage before making alcohol )) the main wash better also. I realise that i rambled on but i can not talk about yeast without getting into a strong starter bottle thing :)
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