Kaz
Well-Known Member
Did my first starter about 48 hours ago and pitched into a fresh batch of Belgian Wit (5 gal.) The reason this was my first starter, my vial of WLP400 expired in Aug. 2010. I just want someone to check my method here. I made a starter wort of 1L water and 1 cup light DME with about 1/8 tsp. yeast nutrient. Boiled all this for about 15 mins, cooled to 65F and poured in my vial. This afternoon about an hour before I pitched it, I had a good 2-3 inches of nice foamy kreusen on top and layer of yeast on the bottom. I didn't pay attention to how much yeast was on the bottom. I also didn't decant the the starter beer off the top, I just swirled and poured. Did I do this right or should I be concerned about not having enough yeast cells since this was an older vial? Just curious...TIA