I am going to try the "Texas 2 step" method when I brew my next extract IPA. It appears to be an easy way to create a full boil without a 6-7 gallon pot, and I am learing that my hoppy beers are not very hoppy due to my small boil size.
When useing the 2-step method I was wondering if a starter is necessary since the yeast will only be fermenting 2 1/2 gallons of 1.060-1.065 beer? It would seem to me If the second 2 1/2 gallon boil is to be added 24 hours after pitching, the yeast should have multiplied enough to handle the second boil. Any opinions on this?
When useing the 2-step method I was wondering if a starter is necessary since the yeast will only be fermenting 2 1/2 gallons of 1.060-1.065 beer? It would seem to me If the second 2 1/2 gallon boil is to be added 24 hours after pitching, the yeast should have multiplied enough to handle the second boil. Any opinions on this?