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04-15-2006, 11:51 PM
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How do I make a yeast starter?
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Hey Guys,
I am about to start my second brew. This one is a mini-mash IPA. The directions recommend a yeast starter. Basically I know what it is and why its is needed, but I do not know the exact directions for starting it and how to handle it.
Can anyone out there help me?
Thank you in advance,
Bob
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04-16-2006, 12:18 AM
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04-16-2006, 01:30 AM
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That is an awesome thread ElP.
Mayday, I make 1 quart starters with a generous cup of Light DME in a half gallon growler, then aerate and pitch the yeast, much like it is described in ElP's thread. I have never hopped the starter.
This site has some additional info on White Labs and Wyeast in starters: http://www.homebrew.com/how_to/advanced_brewing.shtml
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04-16-2006, 01:47 AM
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thanks guys. Those definitely help. I will get the growler Monday. Is there anything I can use in place of the DME, or is that the best to use? I don't really have a homebrew store close to my place, so I would either have to make a special trip or order the DME online.
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04-16-2006, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mayday1019
thanks guys. Those definitely help. I will get the growler Monday. Is there anything I can use in place of the DME, or is that the best to use? I don't really have a homebrew store close to my place, so I would either have to make a special trip or order the DME online.
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Yeah, you wanna use DME, unless you have some LME. The yeast does better if it's used to eating what it's going to be eating when you pitch it.
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05-23-2010, 01:51 PM
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DME from kit
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If I'm making a starter for a batch, can I use some of the DME from the recipe I will be using or is it better to just buy some extra DME?
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05-23-2010, 01:58 PM
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Shabazz, it's best to just buy extra. You can always use it for making starters, and you can use it if you're in the middle of a brewday and find your original gravity is a bit low, you can just throw some DME in there to get the gravity up to where you want it. I recommend getting 3 lbs of extra light DME, it's only $10 to $12...well worth it to always have some on hand.
Cheers.
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