dannyhawkins
Well-Known Member
Hey guys
I got a vial of Brett C from the LHBS and it was old. I decided to keep it because I was surprised they carried it in the first place and don't want to give them reasons not to continue stocking these types.
So I decided to make a starter to test viability, I added the expired contents to 1500 ml of wort with 150grams of pale DME boiled and cooled of course.
I then put it on a heating pad and let it sit.
Today there is a pellicle formed on top so I'm glad to see activity but is that supposed to happen?
I guess it is but I just wanted to check with you guys.
I am planning an all Brett C beer and wanted to try to keep the starter going by adding wort once a month or something. Anyone else tried to keep a running strain or is it not that simple. I imagined drawing off a half gallon from the gallon jug and topping off with fresh wort. Let me know how this sounds and if I need to do anything else to help my starter out till brew day (2-3 weeks away)
I got a vial of Brett C from the LHBS and it was old. I decided to keep it because I was surprised they carried it in the first place and don't want to give them reasons not to continue stocking these types.
So I decided to make a starter to test viability, I added the expired contents to 1500 ml of wort with 150grams of pale DME boiled and cooled of course.
I then put it on a heating pad and let it sit.
Today there is a pellicle formed on top so I'm glad to see activity but is that supposed to happen?
I guess it is but I just wanted to check with you guys.
I am planning an all Brett C beer and wanted to try to keep the starter going by adding wort once a month or something. Anyone else tried to keep a running strain or is it not that simple. I imagined drawing off a half gallon from the gallon jug and topping off with fresh wort. Let me know how this sounds and if I need to do anything else to help my starter out till brew day (2-3 weeks away)