From what I've been told... The purpose of a starter is to get as many yeastes with good cell walls as possible.
I've heard the dry packs don't need starters, but reason above would still be true.
I use the dry packs too and I do a starter pumping air from an aquarium which is inside a...
It's funny, when I started brewing... the head was important. It looks good, but now it's just a waste of time. Gets in my way!
Ok, Ok, I still pour with a head now-and-again... just to check to see if it's still there.
Is this it?
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How to Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time (Paperback)
I was in the same position on my previous batch. I had the biggest krauzen with this brew. See my post: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=79333&postcount=14
I only aerate before pitching. And in the Starter (well, I haven't here, but my next batch will).
Good article on aerating the Starter: http://maltosefalcons.com/tech/MB_Raines_Guide_to_Yeast_Culturing.php
Someone else posted this recently... not my find.
wahoo!!! I was hoping you guys were talking about those tanks. Now to get it hooked up to a hose. I have hose and stones. Up till now I've used aquarium stones and a regular aquarium pump. But I've never liked the idea of un-filtered air being pumped into the wert.
But boy does...