kappclark
Well-Known Member
I have a collection of Yeast slurry (Nottingham) which I would like to make a starter from.
Can anyone suggest a measuring instrument to get the right amount of yeast for the 1L starter for a 1050 Ale ? I have read where some folks just wing it, but I would prefer not to (smile) ..
I was thinking a graduated cylinder, (if so, where is the best place to get one?) and assume a 80% viability for the yeast (it was washed and is less than 1 week old) ... I was thinking I would measure off the amount equal to abt 1 vial of White labs yeast ..(does anyone know what that amt is ? )...I know that there are some assumptions here, making this something of a black art ..
I figure if I am going to the trouble of making a starter for proper pitch rate, I might as well start with the right amount!
THX
Can anyone suggest a measuring instrument to get the right amount of yeast for the 1L starter for a 1050 Ale ? I have read where some folks just wing it, but I would prefer not to (smile) ..
I was thinking a graduated cylinder, (if so, where is the best place to get one?) and assume a 80% viability for the yeast (it was washed and is less than 1 week old) ... I was thinking I would measure off the amount equal to abt 1 vial of White labs yeast ..(does anyone know what that amt is ? )...I know that there are some assumptions here, making this something of a black art ..
I figure if I am going to the trouble of making a starter for proper pitch rate, I might as well start with the right amount!
THX