How to make a yeast starter - Pictorial

**DeathBrewer** · 08-13-2008, 12:32 AM

i thought this picture might help out some newbies. found it on another forum.

fyi: instead of an airlock you can just use some aluminum foil. swirl the liquid every once in a while to keep those yeast busy.

**Glibbidy** · 08-13-2008, 12:40 AM

Actually an airlock is definitely not recommended when making yeast. You need the O2 transfer in order to grow the yeast. If you were making beer, well...that's another story.
The foil is best, or one of them fancy stoppers.

**bradsul** · 08-13-2008, 12:49 AM

I've also heard (from Jamil I think) that making less than a 1L starter isn't recommended either. It's not enough sugar or oxygen to get a proper growth phase.

Jimbob · 08-13-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bradsul

I've also heard (from Jamil I think) that making less than a 1L starter isn't recommended either. It's not enough sugar or oxygen to get a proper growth phase.

I've heard Jamil talk about the same thing...the other aspect to it is pitching rate. I was on a kick awhile back of making a starter for every batch and that is not always necessary or advised. Some styles don't require the high pitching rate.

**DeathBrewer** · 08-13-2008, 12:58 AM

no matter what...the starter will ensure your yeast is viable, get it active and ready to pitch, and it's fun too

i've been using a lot of dry yeast lately and reused quite a few yeast cakes...haven't made a starter in some time.

**bradsul** · 08-13-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathBrewer

no matter what...the starter will ensure your yeast is viable, get it active and ready to pitch, and it's fun too...

Absolutely, better to have even a smaller one than not at all when dealing with liquid yeasts.

**fat x nub** · 08-13-2008, 04:18 AM

This will go under my favorites. I have always wanted to try liquid yeast...i don't like the macaroni smell of dry yeast

**Rick500** · 08-13-2008, 04:22 AM

I've seen it recommended in more than one place that 1/2 cup of DME to 2 cups of water makes good yeast starter wort, but isn't that going to be way higher than the recommended 1.030 to 1.040 SG?

**Chimone** · 08-13-2008, 04:55 AM

or if aluminum foil isnt available, Sponge Bob dixie cups work too

**DeathBrewer** · 08-13-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick500

I've seen it recommended in more than one place that 1/2 cup of DME to 2 cups of water makes good yeast starter wort, but isn't that going to be way higher than the recommended 1.030 to 1.040 SG?

i usually dilute it to 800 mL before i put the foil on

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