Hey guys, I’m planning on brewing the Empire Builder Imperial Cream Ale tomorrow and I got the Safeale US-05 dry yeast packet along with it. I did also buy the past pitch years starter kit on account of the high OG. But I’m reading that dry yeast doesnt need a starter, is that true? Should I save a my can of fast pitch for another use?
Yes it doesn’t. I’m not familiar with that brew but if it’s super high i’d probably think about two packs.
Save the fast pitch
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Its target OG is 1.074
I would say. 2 packs of dry yeast. Before you pitch. Make a yeast slurry
By slurry you just mean rehydrate in a cup of boiled/cooled water right wilco?
Yes i should had mention that
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Anything over 1.060 or so I use two packets or make a starter. Cheap insurance.