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Bersquack

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Hi, I have a question for you guys.

I made a starter with 1968 (London ESB) that I do not use very often and it looks very lumpy. I could make cheese if I strained it (maybe a curd or two).

Does not smell bad, does not look like an infection at all, I just have never seen starters that looked like this.

Should use it tomorrow afternoon, do you guys think everything is fine?

Thanks.
 
that yeast flocculates incredibly well, hence the chunks. nothing to worry about at all!
 
I recently used 1968 and I had to scoop the yeast into the carboy with a spoon. It had the consistency of greek yoghurt, I love that strain.
 
The first time I used 1968 I was shocked to see my starter look like cottage cheese.


Perfectly normal.
 

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