Has anyone actually used this yeast to do some brewing? (making beer etc). People seem to be eating this stuff, which sounds pretty bizarre.
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It is not live yeast, so it cannot be used for brewing. People eat it for its nutritional value.
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This product IS NOT FOR BREWING BEER! The label says not to confuse it with "brewers type yeast." It is a nutritional supplement.
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I bought this for my mother-in-law who uses it to bake, so I'm not sure how much help I can be, but she hated it. Not sure how well it would work for your, and its intended, application, but just thought I would let you know.
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This helps nursing mothers increase their milk supply. It does not taste good but can be hidden in cookie recipes. Seems bizarre, but we are willing to try anything to get our supply up!
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We have used it as a Vitamin B supplement. It contains components of B vitamins that are not commercially available. It doesn't taste great but it is good for you. We have not used it to brew with.
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I tried using it to brew with, and got a zero result. I did not read anywhere that this is 'Dead Yeast in a Jar'. But, that's what it is. What I did, fortunatly, was to try to make a yeast starter before brewing and pitching. Got zero activity twice! Although I don't eat it, I decided to use it as a yeast nutrient for my light beers and Mead. When brewing a light beer, I put in a heaping tablespoon in the boil. When I make a Mead I put two heaping tablespoons in a little water and boil for a few minutes, then pitch into the must just before adding the active yeast. I hope this helps. ~Carl
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I work in a brewery and I find it hard to believe that a home brewer would ask this question. Brewer's yeast is a byproduct of the beer industry, as in After the Fact, not to be used to brew beer.
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Google is a wonderful source of information. I didn't know the answer, but go to: www.milkandhoneyhealthfoods.com/brewers-yeast-versus-nutritional-yeast for the best explanation I found.
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Are you wanting to clean the keg or sanitize it? This is a sanitizer and will kill all bad bacteria. I use it for sanitizing my beer and wine equipment and it works fine. Same principle would apply to fermenting your Kombucha, you don't want bad bacteria in it or it will ruin it. I don't think it will ruin your future brewing's at all, Hope this helps.
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no, it's a yeast designed for nutritional value only. it's dry and flaky and keeps well outside of the refrigerator. and, it's delicious! i particularly like it on cauliflower and broccoli.
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I haven't bought the burner yet since I'm waiting for someone else to confirm how much you can boil with it! I have my first extract kit waiting on the shelf for the new year. An acquaintance is going to come over and walk me through the process. I expect we'll do the same thing you are start with a half-portion and dilute it.I make hard cider, so the only high-cost item I had to buy was a wort cooler. Please let me know how the burner performs! I'd like to be able to do some of the work out of the kitchen...Al
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I don't know from experience, but would think, since it is a yeast, that it would work. Good luck.
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Absolutely! I use my bread machine almost exclusively and this has always worked well for me. It is the only yeast that I use.
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Marvin, I am not sure exactly what you mean. Compared to regular Brewers' Yeast which is a by product of the brewing process, this is not. I can only say that it has a much milder taste than the other. I do know that regular Brewers' Yeast is supposed to be an excellent source of Chromium and B vitamins per Paavo Airola and Dr. Weil.
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Yes, it brewed just like beer brew it and bottle it and prime it with a bit of sterilized cider I did it back a few years ago, also made mead cutting the standard recipes. It worked well, except you had to move it out fairly quickly to prevent the dead yeast from giving it an off flavor.,
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Hi, I'm still trying to perfect my dough. According to eitalianfood.com, you only add the yeast to the flour along with 2 teaspoons sugar. I'm going to use honey instead of sugar. I'm making dough tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes.
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I think all the ingredients are listed on the website. I don't think brewer's yeast is in it.
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I've only had good results with this yeast. I'm not an expert and I don't know how much you know, so I'll keep it simple. Make sure your water is 105-115 when adding to yeast with sugar to activate. Let dough rise for longer times before baking. Otherwise good product
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I have a recipe that uses yeast and this product with 2 1/4 tsp of Xanthan gum and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar to help with rising for a loaf of bread. Haven't used dough conditioner.
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Yeast is necessary. I have added several additional seeds and it works well . I add a couple of drops of honey, sesame poppy, Chia, Sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Good luck and enjoy!
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For that I'd use nutritional yeast. This has other added ingredients and is a little pricey for sprinkling imo.
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Foam is normal. Even some little brownish strands. Just spoon the gross looking stuff off and disgard, its just yeast. My favorite so far is to bottle with Organic Pear Nectar...
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this should be absolutely fine....but I wouldn't wait much longer. Check dates on yeast packages, etc.