I assumed that I could just pitch it after I broke the inner sac and let it expand. But the instructions say I have to make a starter. Is that necessary? Im brewing an ESB around 5.5% alcohol.
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i always make a starter when possible. but it should still work fine with that brew if you don't.
Barley-Davidson
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I've only used White Labs, but I've yet to make a starter and have still had success. You should be able to pitch directly into your wort.
That said, everyone recommends starters and I plan to begin using them starting with my next batch.
That said, everyone recommends starters and I plan to begin using them starting with my next batch.
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If you have the 125ml pack, a starter is not necessary for beers with an O.G. of 1.065 or under. I can say from personal experience that I've had excellent results and short lag times when I aerate well and pitch drectly from the swollen smack pack into 5 gallons of wort. Never hurts to make a starter though.
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OP
Thanks for the input. I will make a starter. It seems like only a few more minutes of work.
Barley-Davidson
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Are you brewing tonight?
A starter takes a few days, if you're boiling tonight you won't have time.
A starter takes a few days, if you're boiling tonight you won't have time.
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OP
Nope...Im planning for the weekend. Yeast is sitting in the fridge right now. This will be my first brew so wish me luck 
Barley-Davidson
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You won't need luck, the hard part is patience.
I recommend starting another batch while this one is fermenting so you wont be tempted to meddle with the first batch.
Also, it means more homebrew sooner.
I recommend starting another batch while this one is fermenting so you wont be tempted to meddle with the first batch.
Also, it means more homebrew sooner.
good call and good luck! (even though you don't need it)
(even though you don't need it)
snoochhandytardman
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no it isnt
