Questions about canning starter wort

I've never done it and just acquired an aluminum 23L pressure cooker. This is my plan, please tell me if it'll work:

1. Make a 4.25 gallon AG batch of 1.040 wort
2. Collect runnings in 1 qt Ball jars (24 or so)
3. Pressure can per instructions (20 minutes)
4. Leave wort at room temp until use

This seems too easy, hence my concern...

Brulosopher said:

I've never done it and just acquired an aluminum 23L pressure cooker. This is my plan, please tell me if it'll work:

1. Make a 4.25 gallon AG batch of 1.040 wort
2. Collect runnings in 1 qt Ball jars (24 or so)
3. Pressure can per instructions (20 minutes)
4. Leave wort at room temp until use

This seems too easy, hence my concern...

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You could try doing it in your car while driving. That wouldn't be so easy. But yes, that is the process.

highgravitybacon said:

You could try doing it in your car while driving. That wouldn't be so easy. But yes, that is the process.

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Rad, thanks!

Brulosopher said:

I've never done it and just acquired an aluminum 23L pressure cooker. This is my plan, please tell me if it'll work:

1. Make a 4.25 gallon AG batch of 1.040 wort
2. Collect runnings in 1 qt Ball jars (24 or so)
3. Pressure can per instructions (20 minutes)
4. Leave wort at room temp until use

This seems too easy, hence my concern...

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The only thing you don't mention is the pressure. IIRC it's 15 psi.

It is just that easy. I did a couple of gallons myself yesterday. I did not go with AG wort though.

I read an article on the Maltose Falcons' club site awhile back. I have been doing what the article suggests ever since.

A pinch of yeast nutrient per jar. Quart jars get 90 grams of DME. Pint jars get 45 grams. Top with water and shake until dissolved. Then they get 15-20 min at 15 psi. Super simple and I always have starter wort on hand.

This is awesome. You know, I've got a bit of DME stored for starters, I think I'll use that up first before making AG starter wort. I'm snagging an older Presto cast aluminum pressure cooker this afternoon for $25, apparently works like new. I'm stoked.

Everything worked. I only did 1 batch (7 quarts) to test things out and I'm happy to report I am still alive!