D drayman86 Well-Known Member Joined May 8, 2007 Messages 306 Reaction score 23 Location Lansing, Michigan Jan 31, 2008 #1 When doing a starter with a lager such as White Labs San Fransisco Lager, is room temp. OK or do some of you do it lower? thanks..
When doing a starter with a lager such as White Labs San Fransisco Lager, is room temp. OK or do some of you do it lower? thanks..
Professor Frink Well-Known Member Joined Sep 20, 2006 Messages 3,100 Reaction score 31 Location Beacon, NY Jan 31, 2008 #2 Room temp is fine. If possible, cool it and decant before you pitch it.
OP OP D drayman86 Well-Known Member Joined May 8, 2007 Messages 306 Reaction score 23 Location Lansing, Michigan Jan 31, 2008 #3 Thanks, Frink. I'll do both. The starter looks pretty typical, however I realize sometimes lager yeasts are a bit slower and need strong starter.
Thanks, Frink. I'll do both. The starter looks pretty typical, however I realize sometimes lager yeasts are a bit slower and need strong starter.
Professor Frink Well-Known Member Joined Sep 20, 2006 Messages 3,100 Reaction score 31 Location Beacon, NY Jan 31, 2008 #4 Yup. I'm doing my first lager Saturday, and I'm bumping it up to a gallon tonight.