Anyone use yeast nutrient?

BeerCat · Mar 18, 2017

Been watching a few videos where people recommend always using yeast nutrient for beer. Problem is most of the stuff i have come across is for wine and heard mixed opinions as to whether its ok to use for beer or not. I nearly bought some of this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282105879745?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT but its not for beer either.
I know wyeast do make some but i cant find it anywhere. What do you all use?

Chippy_Tea · Mar 18, 2017

I have checked my youngs yeast nutrient and it says "To ensure rapid and complete fermentation of wine" are there ones advertised for beer?

Chippy_Tea · Mar 18, 2017

@BeerCat - https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/using-yeast-nutrient-in-the-boil.35198/

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Manxnorton · Mar 18, 2017

Chippy_Tea said:
I have checked my youngs yeast nutrient and it says "To ensure rapid and complete fermentation of wine" are there ones advertised for beer?

LD Carlson Yeast Nutrient but in USA.

terrym · Mar 18, 2017

I chuck in half tsp of yeast nutrient to all my brews. whether it makes any difference I have no idea. :whistle: But I do it. I'll bet the stuff sold for wine is exactly the same composition as any of the same brand sold for beer.

Sandimas · Mar 18, 2017

terrym said:
I chuck in half tsp of yeast nutrient to all my brews. whether it makes any difference I have no idea. :whistle: But I do it. I'll bet the stuff sold for wine is exactly the same composition as any of the same brand sold for beer.

+1

I use the Youngs wine stuff. It just gives the yeast a helping hand. Whilst I can't say for sure that it makes a difference, I've had hardly any stuck brews since I started using it, and now use it every brew as I think it makes a difference.

Pavros · Mar 18, 2017

I always use half a teaspoon of nutrient in every brew. 60 kits and only one stuck and it wasn't a Wherry!

Clint · Mar 18, 2017

You can get dedicated beer yeast nutrient from the homebrew company....lallemand danstar do one but it ain't cheap... ÃÂ£4.25 for 10g or ÃÂ£73 for 500g! They also do some others a yeast vit and a liquid addition too.

Cheers

Clint

BeerCat · Mar 18, 2017

Thanks for all the replies. I have found this by Wyeast but its not cheap either but will order some and give it a go. http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Wyeast_Yeast_Nutrient.html I use Youngs nutrient in my mead every few days if its high strength and its drinkable in a few months. The however contains Diammonium Phosphate while the Wyeast contains zinc and other things. Some people write that its more essential if you are reusing the yeast. Interesting as i would like to try drying some top cropped yeast sometime.

Sadfield · Mar 18, 2017

I have the Whitelabs nutrient. Only really use it in exceptional circumstances ie high abv beers, lagers and out of the ordinary grists. You can use dry yeast to do the same job. https://byo.com/mead/item/1908-yeast-nutrients-techniques

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Dutto · Mar 18, 2017

Chippy_Tea said:
I have checked my youngs yeast nutrient and it says "To ensure rapid and complete fermentation of wine" are there ones advertised for beer?

Maybe not! :mrgreen:

I chuck a teaspoonful of this into each FV before pitching the yeast ...

http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-yeast-nutrient-50g/invt/0022654

... and only just realised that it too says "... needed to ferment your wine to completion." :doh:

dan125 · Mar 19, 2017

I use the wyeast nutrient in my starters and brews, mainly because I've been re-using yeast by over building starters & keeping some back for next time. You only need a few grams in each brew so it goes a long way

LarryF · Mar 19, 2017

I always use 1tsp of the Wilko yeast nutrient. You can make your own by boiling and crushing raisins and using the water off them, I did this when I made Craig's prison hooch a couple of years back and that kicked off very nicely.

Clint · Mar 19, 2017

Malt miller sells the sevomyces nutrient..6 capsules for ÃÂ£6.82...one capsule is enough for up to 25 litres.

marlon · Mar 19, 2017

terrym said:
I chuck in half tsp of yeast nutrient to all my brews. whether it makes any difference I have no idea. :whistle: But I do it. I'll bet the stuff sold for wine is exactly the same composition as any of the same brand sold for beer.

+2 - l do the same. I also use a pinch of it when I'm making up a yeast starter. No idea if it makes any difference. :-?

Deadhead · Mar 20, 2017

I add when I make starters. Not sure if it really makes a difference or not, but can't hurt, I figure?

BeerCat · May 25, 2017

Just ordered a pack of the wyeast from brewuk. Works out at about 30p per 20l brew so will report back when i have used it.

TheQuokka · May 25, 2017

I'm with deadhead - not just because I like the name and location, haven't needed it in main brew for years, but anything to get the starter going quicker is a good idea. That old race of good yeast against all the baddies!

DoctorMick · May 26, 2017

I'm pretty sure the Yeast book (or it could be another one I have) says you don't need nutrient if you're brewing AG as you have everything the yeast needs within the fresh wort. I always use a little bit in my starters, it's the Wilko stuff which says it's for wine but it seems to do the job.

BeerCat · Sep 17, 2017

Cheap nutrient ÃÂ£2.40 http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk... wyeast&PN=Wyeast_Yeast_Nutrient.html#SID=123

Just bought 4 as will be used up within a year. Also got a few half price liquid yeasts.

Anyone use yeast nutrient?

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