Up to this point I have not used a starter. After looking into why, I agree that it is something that should be done, at least with certain styles. I am going to be doing an extract Febtoberfest in the next few days and I don't want any esthers from a slow start, so I am doing a starter this time.
So I had a look at mrmalty.com and entered all of my information. 1.065 SOG, 5.25 gallon batch, lager, etc... The answer I got back was I should use a .8gal starter with 2 vials of yeast.
I have read that people have used 1 or 2 pint starters before, but I've never heard or read of a gallon. Am I making too much starter?
So I had a look at mrmalty.com and entered all of my information. 1.065 SOG, 5.25 gallon batch, lager, etc... The answer I got back was I should use a .8gal starter with 2 vials of yeast.
I have read that people have used 1 or 2 pint starters before, but I've never heard or read of a gallon. Am I making too much starter?