is OG reading valid if i just pitched yeast??

Brewkowski · Apr 30, 2009

I was rushing when i pitched my starter and as soon as I did I realized I forgot to take a OG reading. So immediately grabbed the thief and took the reading, but how accurate is it with a yeast starter in it? Does that affect gravity or is it only that once you pitch yeast your gravity begins to decline that it makes for a bad reading?

double_e5 · Apr 30, 2009

It makes no difference if you did it right after you pitched.

cactusgarrett · Apr 30, 2009

Provided you didn't a) make a HUGE starter and b) pitch the WHOLE thing, your gravity shouldn't differ pre to post pitch.

dstar26t · Apr 30, 2009

Actually, it should be more accurate, final ABV wise. Not as accurate with respect to efficiency and boil-off determination though.

Brewkowski · Apr 30, 2009

I did pitch the entire starter, and it was about 1.5 liters. It's a high gravity brew and the OG was 1.090.

Beer Please · Apr 30, 2009

It shouldn't be a problem, I have done this on many occasions.

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