Yeast to stir in or not to stir

[cheers]

Made first brew yesterday i sprinkled the yeast on the top of liquid and stired it in,should i have done that if not what will or will not happen

 

[abeyptfc]

was it just normal kit yeast? you can do either, im a stirrer inner, just make sure you aerate your wort very well then add yeast and stir in.

 

[pittsy]

if its a dried yeast just sprinkle on top, ale yeasts are top fermenting so leaving it be is fine , no harm done by mixing it though

 

[shearclass]

i think rehydrating yeast is important. Once rehydrated then you just tip it in the areated wort.

 

[brizleciderarmy]

Die hard rehydrator myself. I always add the yeast, half pint of tepid water and a spoonful of sugar to a bottle the night before a brewday (shake then loosen lid).

Next day another shake then straight into the wort.

 

[eggman]

I used to just sprinkle on top but now i've started to rehydrate my yeast i find that the fermentation usually starts off alot quicker
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[Hollow Legs]

Some sprinkle on top and leave, others sprinkle on top and stir, I myself rehydrate the yeast and pour it in all ways seem to work fine (some quicker)

 

[oldstout]

i think rehydrating yeast is important. Once rehydrated then you just tip it in the areated wort.

+1

 

[theboytony]

I just go by what the manufacturer says to do on the packet

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

I always rehydrate Nottingham and any other dried yeasts, I normally use 2pkts to nibble away at 59 litre brew with no issues! :thumb:

Before the price hikes I would've used 3pkts.

BB

 

[Mark1964]

I've never stirred any yeast at all just leave it to do its thing