Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:41 pm
by Mills
Why does it need to be rehydrated before putting them into the wort. I do it because I am a rule follower, but it seems silly. Doesn't it just rehydrate in the kettle?
Mills
Re: Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:43 pm
by Sathington Willoby
Shit... I've been using it for about the last 25-30 batches and never rehydrated. Didn't even know you were supposed to... oh well, the results have been good, so I don't plan on starting to do it now.
Re: Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:38 pm
by Stinkfist
yeah I have never rehydrated it either didn't know I was supposed too? I rehydrate the irish moss but not the yeast nutrient...seems to have been working without doing that??
Re: Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:52 pm
by jwatkins56550
hm I never knew it was supposed to be. I'll try it out. I wonder if its anything similar to the reason behind rehydrating yeast. I guess there is something in there that benefits from rehydration.
Re: Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:26 pm
by RedRory
My guess is that rehydrating it helps evenly disperse it better in the wort. I sometimes do, sometimes don't, and I don't ever see a difference. It would be interesting to do a side my side.