I always add yeast nutrients (with the exception of Go-Ferm) after I pitch, and the bulk of the addition happens once lag is over (i.e. once you can see signs of active fermentation). That way, any inorganic nitrogen (DAP) in the nutrient won't stress newly hydrated yeast cells until they're ready for it, and also you don't end up adding nutrients that could benefit spoilage organisms that may have taken hold before your yeast colony grows.
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Wow!, Revelation time. I think I now know why my wines & Meads taste like yeast.
Adding Yeast Nutrient & Energizer before pitching the Yeast.
Adding Yeast Nutrient & Energizer before pitching the Yeast.
It was only in the last year where I started waiting until after lag phase to add nutrients and energizer to my musts, and I don't believe it makes them taste more "yeasty". And age generally takes care of yeasty-tasting musts anyway.
Have fun with your new toy!
I like mine (Black & Decker), it's just a pain to clean out when you're only using small amounts.
It was only in the last year where I started waiting until after lag phase to add nutrients and energizer to my musts, and I don't believe it makes them taste more "yeasty". And age generally takes care of yeasty-tasting musts anyway.
Have fun with your new toy!
I have to clean it?
