I'm making my first batch of wine.The yeast packet says for 1 to 6 gals. I am making 1 gallon. Should I just use the whole packet or a smaller amount?
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Feb 17, 2005
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Whole packet. Not worth keeping after you've opened it.
Yes use the full packet. Ken
Once you open it, you should use it all. May I suggest you start a second gallon and split the yeast between them.
Dick
In the past, when I was really poor, if I was going to start another batch within the month, I would use half a packet, then fold it closed tightly and keep in the refrigerator. I never had any trouble doing this. But yeast is cheap and I am not as poor as I use to be and then there is the fact that I have not started a batch smaller than three gallons in many years. ;o)
Ray
Nobody knows the troubles I've seen trying to scrimp and save on yeast...... Bob
-- Please excuse any errors in my post, as I have dain bramage.
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