Question about White Labs yeast...

Walter Sobchak · Jan 14, 2007

Hey everybody,

I've never used White Labs yeast before (in a vial), and my only experience has been with smack packs. Will I need to use a starter?

ajf · Jan 14, 2007

See http://www.mrmalty.com/pitching.php

It should answer your question.

-a.

texasgeorge · Jan 14, 2007

Most folks 'round here will recommend making a starter with any liquid yeasts... even the smack pack variety. I do the same.

Gabe · Jan 14, 2007

Depends on your OG ! If it's higher than 1.065 I would make a starter, otherwise, the vial is made to pitch into 5 gals. I always make a starter if I have a few day's prior to brew day, if I don't then I go by the og. I still think the vial is underpitching somewhat. Cheers

todd_k · Jan 14, 2007

make a starter, you want fermentation to start ASAP. The longer it takes for fermentation to start, the more chance there is of getting an infection.

homebrewer_99 · Jan 14, 2007

Always make a starter. It doubles your yeast count.

Walter Sobchak · Jan 14, 2007

Thanks for the replies! ajf, the link was very helpful. I appreciate it.

Rookie · Jan 20, 2007

I usually make three gallon batches and will do a starter unless it is a low O.G. (1.040 or less) and the yeast is only 2-3 weeks old.

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