Ok, so I just ordered a starter kit, and some ingredients to brew my first beer. I would like some opinions, this is going to be a 2.5gal batch.
3.15 lbs dark liquid extract
1lb lactose
2lb flaked oats
1/2lb roasted barley
1/2lb crystal 120l
1oz fuggles hops 60mins
.5oz fuggles hops 30 mins
Wyeast 1056 american ale
Now my questions are:
1. Should I only use half a packet of yeast since I am only making 2.5 gallons?
2. Can I use dark liquid extract to make a starter? I see everyone says to use dme, so how would I go about making a starter from dark liquid extract?
3. How much corn sugar should I use for priming?
Appreciate any help, thanks.
3.15 lbs dark liquid extract
1lb lactose
2lb flaked oats
1/2lb roasted barley
1/2lb crystal 120l
1oz fuggles hops 60mins
.5oz fuggles hops 30 mins
Wyeast 1056 american ale
Now my questions are:
1. Should I only use half a packet of yeast since I am only making 2.5 gallons?
2. Can I use dark liquid extract to make a starter? I see everyone says to use dme, so how would I go about making a starter from dark liquid extract?
3. How much corn sugar should I use for priming?
Appreciate any help, thanks.