Due to the style of beers I brew, the majority of the time I find myself using SafAle US-05 and S-04. I’ve always had good success but recently read the usage instructions on the Fermentis website and wondered if I wasn’t getting full efficiency.
The instructions state: “Ideally, the yeast will be added during the first part of the filling of the vessel; in which case hydration can be done at wort temperature higher than fermentation temperature, the fermenter being then filled with wort at lower temperature to bring the entire wort temperature at fermentation temperature”.
So, my first question is, are they suggesting making a “yeast sandwich” with the wort; filling your fermentor partially, adding yeast and then filling with the remaining wort? Also, how does one get two different wort temps with the bottom part of the sandwich being a higher temp than the top?
Lastly, if I’m just going to pitch the yeast on top of my full fermentor, do I leave it alone, mix it in with the wort immediately or wait 15-30 minutes like I’m making a starter and then mix it in?