sar881

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How important is it to make a yeast starter? I've done about 8 extract with specialty grain brews and not once used a starter. I use While Labs liquid ale almost exclusively and let it warm up, shake, pop the top and pitch. In the past i have had some minor issues with full fermentation, but not always.

mrkristofo

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http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/yeast-starter-question-42952/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/starter-required-44102/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/yeast-starter-43661/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/lager-yeast-starter-43452/
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/should-i-make-starter-42797/

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Beerrific

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Or if you don't believe the talking heads here: http://www.mrmalty.com/starter_faq.htm

homebrewer_99

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The number 1 rule after SANITATION is MAKE A STARTER!!!

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