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Post by Ken on Mar 29, 2022 11:28:18 GMT -6
Maybe hard to believe but I have never used 34/70. I would ordinarily use 2124 or Diamond but I'm also not much of a dry yeast fan. I have ONE packet of 34/70 that I just bought this past winter and I also have WL940 which will have a started made for it shortly. The 34/70 will also be used... maybe first or maybe later. I have heard stories that it starts slow. Should I... 1) rehydrate? 2) Just sprinkle? 3) Either 1 or 2 but make sure it's got plenty of O2? 4) pick up another pack and pitch two? I certainly don't want to take any chances of slow starts, underpitching, unwanted flavors, etc. My SGs are typically 1.045 to 1.050. Thanks & cheers Beerheads.
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Post by shaggaroo on Mar 29, 2022 15:01:27 GMT -6
I give it a blast of oxygen and just sprinkle it on the wort... it does start a bit slow but no problems with it...
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Post by gusso on Mar 29, 2022 15:56:10 GMT -6
It's the only lager yeast I've ever used. BUT, I've only used it under pressure. One pack works fine with pressure but it seems most people (from what I read) use 2 for regular lager fermentation.
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Post by gusso on Mar 29, 2022 15:59:19 GMT -6
I don't rehydrate because the packet says to sprinkle it in.
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Post by Ken on Mar 29, 2022 16:03:09 GMT -6
Okay, good stuff. Even if it does start slower, I assume that will only be on the first batch and then subsequent batches will take off as normal. Cheers and thanks.
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Post by brewbama on Mar 30, 2022 7:00:52 GMT -6
One thing I like about 34/70 is that it’s like the Swiss Army Knife of yeast. It makes a good beer even at 60-65°F.
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Post by Ken on Mar 30, 2022 7:29:31 GMT -6
One thing I like about 34/70 is that it’s like the Swiss Army Knife of yeast. It makes a good beer even at 60-65°F. Right. I've heard that about 2124 (both are from Weihenstephan, correct?) and I think Diamond has the same characteristics. I would be using it in a fermenter that's in a fridge but it's always good to know you could swing that warmer fermentation. |
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Post by drez on Mar 30, 2022 7:30:59 GMT -6
90% of the time I just sprinkle on top, 2 packs, and nothing else. No oxygen or swirling.
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Post by Ken on Mar 30, 2022 9:57:11 GMT -6
90% of the time I just sprinkle on top, 2 packs, and nothing else. No oxygen or swirling. Thanks Drez. Maybe I'll grab another packet of it. |
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Post by Seven on Mar 30, 2022 10:22:36 GMT -6
2 packs of 34/70 around here is probably more expensive than a pack of liquid yeast.
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Post by drez on Mar 30, 2022 10:51:59 GMT -6
2 packs of 34/70 around here is probably more expensive than a pack of liquid yeast. True, I stocked up before prices increased. To be fair though, you will need a starter to get that liquid up to proper pitching rates so I would say dry is still cheaper. |
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Post by denny on Mar 30, 2022 13:13:27 GMT -6
Maybe hard to believe but I have never used 34/70. I would ordinarily use 2124 or Diamond but I'm also not much of a dry yeast fan. I have ONE packet of 34/70 that I just bought this past winter and I also have WL940 which will have a started made for it shortly. The 34/70 will also be used... maybe first or maybe later. I have heard stories that it starts slow. Should I... 1) rehydrate? 2) Just sprinkle? 3) Either 1 or 2 but make sure it's got plenty of O2? 4) pick up another pack and pitch two? I certainly don't want to take any chances of slow starts, underpitching, unwanted flavors, etc. My SGs are typically 1.045 to 1.050. Thanks & cheers Beerheads. I sprinkle and do not aerate. Never had a problem. Why make it harder than it has to be? |
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Post by Ken on Mar 30, 2022 13:24:45 GMT -6
Maybe hard to believe but I have never used 34/70. I would ordinarily use 2124 or Diamond but I'm also not much of a dry yeast fan. I have ONE packet of 34/70 that I just bought this past winter and I also have WL940 which will have a started made for it shortly. The 34/70 will also be used... maybe first or maybe later. I have heard stories that it starts slow. Should I... 1) rehydrate? 2) Just sprinkle? 3) Either 1 or 2 but make sure it's got plenty of O2? 4) pick up another pack and pitch two? I certainly don't want to take any chances of slow starts, underpitching, unwanted flavors, etc. My SGs are typically 1.045 to 1.050. Thanks & cheers Beerheads. I sprinkle and do not aerate. Never had a problem. Why make it harder than it has to be? One pack or two? |
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Post by denny on Mar 31, 2022 13:05:11 GMT -6
I sprinkle and do not aerate. Never had a problem. Why make it harder than it has to be? One pack or two? Usually one, sometimes 2. You know me, I like to try different things to see if there's a difference |
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