brewdude76

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Does John Palmer's method from How to Brew work? It seems like it would work really well but I am hesitant because of how long he says to make it before you brew.

Thirsty_Monk

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Yes making starters really works.

This is one of the big steps how to improve your beer.

Also check this thread
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/how-do-i-figure-og-starter-110873/

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Bohemian Pilsner

In Fermenter:
Bohemian Pilsner

Grinder12000

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Works but you don't need to be that anal about timing. For optimum results sure but I make mine a couple days ahead of time and it helps a lot.

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