Bronco1500
Well-Known Member
Hello all my brothers,
Im planning on doing a 5G extract barley wine kit I got from northern brewer. Ive never cooked up this one and got a few questions for those that have "been there done that."
Should I go to the lhbs and buy the liquid yeast, or just use the "alternative" dry yeast thats sitting in my fridge.
I read that this recipe needs BIG yeast. If I go liquid I will make a stir plate starter....but how big and how long before pitching? And if I go dry yeast should I do a starter ? Two packets right into the wort? Other ?
I guess basically Im asking how should I approach this recipie in reguards to all things yeast
If this kit is going to be sitting for 6-12 months I dont want to screw it up with something silly and avoidable.
Thanks for any help, it is appreciated.
Im planning on doing a 5G extract barley wine kit I got from northern brewer. Ive never cooked up this one and got a few questions for those that have "been there done that."
Should I go to the lhbs and buy the liquid yeast, or just use the "alternative" dry yeast thats sitting in my fridge.
I read that this recipe needs BIG yeast. If I go liquid I will make a stir plate starter....but how big and how long before pitching? And if I go dry yeast should I do a starter ? Two packets right into the wort? Other ?
I guess basically Im asking how should I approach this recipie in reguards to all things yeast
If this kit is going to be sitting for 6-12 months I dont want to screw it up with something silly and avoidable.
Thanks for any help, it is appreciated.