[flbrewer]

Does anyone use it? Just realized I had some lying around.

[hopfenundmalz]

Pretty much always. Yeast need zinc, the Wyeast nutrient has zinc.

[klickitat jim]

A pinch in each canning jar of starter wort, 1/2 tsp in every boil kettle

[HoosierBrew]

Agreed with Jeff on all counts. I use Wyeast, too.

[Stevie]

I use wyeast as well. I go through 2 tubes a year at about $1.75 each, worth it to me.

A buddy uses something from BSG that calls for 1/2-1 tsp per gallon.

[charles1968]

I use it for wine but never beer. I don't think it's needed unless you're pushing yeast to high gravity.

[JJeffers09]

everytime

[Hooper]

Always...I figure I can use the zinc too...

[Joe Sr.]

I always plan to use it. But like the Irish moss I often forget.

It generally gets used in my staters.


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[a10t2]

Fermax (the cheap stuff), 1 g/gal for starters, 5 g/bbl for normal-gravity wort and double that for high-gravity. At something on the order of pennies per batch, I can't think of a reason not to. My tap water is also very soft so I could hypothetically see a benefit others wouldn't. Or it could all just be in my head. Every one of you...

[majorvices]

You will get faster fermentations with the nutrient and less sulfur. I use the Wyeast nutrient. Someone argued that you "don't need it" which is partially true but once you start using it regularly you will notice a difference and will probably continue to use it.

[ccfoo242]

I wonder if I use too much. The bag always says 1tsp per gallon of wort. Seems like all of you use much less than that.

[factory]

I use it for my starters and in the boil kettle.  I drop it in at the same time I make a Whirlflock addition.  I've noticed slightly faster and more complete fermentation.

[HoosierBrew]

You will get faster fermentations with the nutrient and less sulfur. I use the Wyeast nutrient. Someone argued that you "don't need it" which is partially true but once you start using it regularly you will notice a difference and will probably continue to use it.

I feel the same. Maybe not necessary per se to make beer, but I like the results.

[a10t2]

I wonder if I use too much. The bag always says 1tsp per gallon of wort. Seems like all of you use much less than that.

I'm thinking that's for fruit/honey must. Still sounds like a lot.