Did it just not rise? Or not rise enough? There is regular yeast and instant yeast, here is some info.
https://www.marthastewart.com/779699...pid-rise-yeast
I loved baking, bread is my kryptonite! I generally had no issues with the rapid rise yeast and always made sure to proof the regular one in the packets.
Many factors in bread making, humidity, the type of flour, yeast, liquid temperature, etc. When baking bread it is always better to weigh the ingredients. Perhaps you did get a dud, I have had that happen a few times.