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prey · 07-10-2006, 08:40 PM

Hi, I was wondering how to keep alive a yeast culture, do I just hydrate it and put it in the fridge? thanks

homebrewer_99 · 07-10-2006, 08:51 PM

There's no reason to keep it alive (active) as you put it. Put it in the fridge to become dormant.

When you take it out of the fridge and make a starter it'll become active again.

prey · 07-10-2006, 11:25 PM

haha ok thanks, how do I make a "starter"? Is it just putting the yeast in some sugar water?

**Walker** · 07-11-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by prey

haha ok thanks, how do I make a "starter"? Is it just putting the yeast in some sugar water?

a 'starter' is a miniature batch of beer (often sans hops). you brew it up a day or two in advance and put your yeast in it. when it's done fermenting you will have a LOT of yeast that you can pitch into your real batch.

look around at the sticky threads in the forums, you will find a FAQ on making a starter.

-walker