First Lager, First time using YeastCalc

OK, brewing a 3 gal 1066 Lager. First time trying to actually figure out how much yeast to use.

Looks like YeastCalc says I need 274 billion cells
I left the Liquid yeast statistics alone
If I plug in 1.75L starter with stir bar, it tells me that I will get 291 Billion cells

Am I doing this right? So, if I dump my vial of WLP833 into 1.75 L of 1040 wort, I will get 291 Billion cells?? (I know, its give or take a certain percentage)

And a follow up question, how big can step 1 be? If ive got a vial of White Labs, what volume of wart is too much to start with?

Well I guess I will just try it

Good deal, now you can't blame your failure on any one else. Just kidding! I've found YeastCalc to be very helpful and reliable. Sometimes I am surprised at the amount of yeast needed to do a brew. But it has never let me down...

So my "logic" in the OP is correct? LOL

I left the Liquid yeast statistics alone

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Did you adjust for viability at least? (I think you enter the production/expiration date on the vial)

Depending on age, storage conditions, etc...it can vary significantly. Otherwise looks like you did good.

And a follow up question, how big can step 1 be? If ive got a vial of White Labs, what volume of wart is too much to start with?

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I'd have to check the text to see what optimal growth rates were, but anywhere from 1-2L for the first step is generally going to be fine.

:rockin: Thanks guys! My first real lager!