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Rehydration and Usage Tips for Ale Yeast

Pitching Rate: 1g/L

Step 1.

  • Sprinkle the yeast on the surface of ten (10) times its weight of clean, sterilized (boiled) tap water at 30 - 35°C (86° - 95°F)
  • DO NOT STIR !!!
  • Leave undisturbed for 15 minutes at 30 - 35°C (86° - 95°F)
  • Foam or no foam is not an indication of vitality


Step 2.

  • After 15 minutes stir until all yeast is suspended
  • Leave undisturbed for another 5 minutes.
  • Adjust temperature of solution to that of the wort in 10°C (18°F) steps, by adding small amounts
    of wort at 5 minutes intervals and mixing gently (ATTEMPERATION)


Step 3.

  • After attemperation inoculate without delay.
  • Aeration of wort is not necessary.