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brian92fs

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TAKeyser,

Is there a compiled list or chart that shows which yeast prefers certain SGs? I’ve look at the chart in the NewBee’s guide as well as the table in “The Complete Meadmaker" and an additional list I printed off from somewhere. They all state the temp range and ABV but I couldn’t see where any of the indicated a preferred SG.

Regards,
Paul

I use Lallemand's Yeast Chart quite a bit. Its a bit intimidating at first, but its not too bad once you get the hang of it.

The chart will show you estimated ABV tolerance of the yeast and their relative nitrogen requirements (how sensitive they are to a lack of nutrients). When starting out, it easier if you stick with the low nitrogen yeasts.

Also, keep in mind that the estimated alcohol tolerance of the yeast is just that... an estimate. A 14% yeast may finish early and only get to 13.5% or it might just keep going till 15%.
 

Mr. P

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Thanks Brain! I converted the table to Excel and it's saved as well as printed out for the reference section of my binder.

Regards,
Paul

I use Lallemand's Yeast Chart quite a bit. Its a bit intimidating at first, but its not too bad once you get the hang of it.

The chart will show you estimated ABV tolerance of the yeast and their relative nitrogen requirements (how sensitive they are to a lack of nutrients). When starting out, it easier if you stick with the low nitrogen yeasts.

Also, keep in mind that the estimated alcohol tolerance of the yeast is just that... an estimate. A 14% yeast may finish early and only get to 13.5% or it might just keep going till 15%.
 

Legitapotimous

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Mr.P Welcome,
As You can see people love to help here, I am also very new, and getting ready for my Patron badge ;)

As for the calculator, like was stated its always and estimate but the big things that I kept messing up was which boxes I checked.

If you check target volume it will figure ur SG which needs not be modified, just as long as you have your weights correct and checked in the addition sugar area. If you then change the batch size or other constants it will show the changes nicely..

When in doubt just plug in what you know or what ur starting to make a recipe for, the biggest help to me was how it shows you the average % of the fruit is ferment-able sugars so its easier to figure how much to add for your taste.

Hope this helps unless it clicked for you then GREAT!!
 

fivecats

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For the record, as Skunkboy pointed out, the Ben Franklin quote is inaccurate. The proper quote, as written in a letter addressed to André Morellet in 1779, is:

"Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine, a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy."​

At the same time, however, I'll add my favorite quote from the film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance:

"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."​

:cool:
 
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