ChrisMack Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 ...that is the question! Well, I'm up to my third brew now and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but this one is actually the first Coopers kit that I've done [bandit] So after some searching I finally managed to track down a "Canadian Blonde" kit over here (yup the other half thought I was looking in the wrong type of shop for one of those!! [biggrin] ) and have now proceeded in putting down a batch of "Blushing Blonde" as per instruction on this site.... The question is, when it comes to pitching the yeast, the recipe says to just "sprinkle the yeast over the wort" All the other brews I have put down the instruction have said to "stir in the yeast"......so is stirring necessary or can it simply be pitched on top and left to its own devices to work-away....does stirring encourage the yeast into action or is it simply just a time filler process.... Cheers for any advice (and I know you guys will give it...) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hi Chris, I prefer to just sprinkle the dry yeast on top, however if you are useing a cultured yeast you would stir it in gently.[rightful] Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kearnage Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Chris, I'm also a sprinkler not a stirrer! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffH1 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hey Chris, I'm a stirrer, have a standard Canadian Blonde at three weeks old in the bottle and it's an excellent beer. Cant see it lasting long though, will be putting down another one of these for sure. Chugalug, Jethro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm a sprinkler too. I don't know if it really makes a lot of difference but I personally believe that if you stir then there is a good chance some yeast will stick to the spoon when you remove it and some stick to the sides of the fermenter. I want to make sure I have all my working babies in there [rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 My mantra is stir liquid yeast and sprinkle dry yeast. It's simple and it works. Some people like to rehydrate their yeast before use - a good idea if your yeast is old or hasn't been well stored. Also,some high gravity beers require a higher pitching rate so you may need to make a starter which would then be stirred in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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