Stupid yeast starter question...

Hey, this is probably a stupid question, but I'm making my first batch this weekend and want to get everything right, or as close as I can. I'm making a yeast starter with White Labs yeast today, and was wondering: should the temp of the yeast in the bottle be at the same temp as the cooled wort when I pitch the yeast, or does it matter? I just thought if everything was the same temp it would make the yeast happier, but I don't know.
Thanks.

I'd get it as close as possible.

Ok, thanks. Yeah, I read the vial of yeast a second ago and kinda answered my own question (remove for 3-6 hours prior to pitching), meaning remove from fridge... lol Thanks though. I'm sure I'll have more "stupid" questions in the coming weeks as the beer is fermenting...

Gizmo said:

I'm sure I'll have more "stupid" questions in the coming weeks as the beer is fermenting...

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Bring em on!

Yep, get close, and you'll be fine.

Incidentally, if it's your first time, crack the lid on the yeast vial slowly, or you run the risk of experiencing brewkakke -- getting a face full of gunk from your brewing equipment.