aeonderdonk
Well-Known Member
So, I am brewing my first lager and I neglected to make a starter in advance because I didn't have any DME and didn't feel like driving 45 minutes each way to the LHBS. Instead I am making a starter by brewing 6 gal instead of 5.
I took 2Q from the brew and am using that to make a starter using a smackpack at 60F. I'm planning on pitching at high krausen (~3 days from now).
In the mean time I have the wort in the fridge chilling with an airlock waiting for the starter to be ready.
Will this be ok? I've never waited DAYS after brewing to pitch and this being my first lager has me a bit paranoid.
I took 2Q from the brew and am using that to make a starter using a smackpack at 60F. I'm planning on pitching at high krausen (~3 days from now).
In the mean time I have the wort in the fridge chilling with an airlock waiting for the starter to be ready.
Will this be ok? I've never waited DAYS after brewing to pitch and this being my first lager has me a bit paranoid.