axr
Well-Known Member
hey homebrewers-
I've been using yeast starters on my last two batches (Hefe and APA) and am PO'd that I didn't do this sooner. Great results - minimal lag time, awesome ferments and great tasting beer. Anyway, I've been searching through the forums for an answer to the following:
thanks
axr
I've been using yeast starters on my last two batches (Hefe and APA) and am PO'd that I didn't do this sooner. Great results - minimal lag time, awesome ferments and great tasting beer. Anyway, I've been searching through the forums for an answer to the following:
- Can I make a starter for all batches regardless of OG? Is it possible to do ahrm through a yeast starter?
- I know lagers and higher OG beers require larger starters/step ups, but is there a rule of thumb for starter size? i.e should I stick with 100g DME to 1000ml ratio or can I go up to 150g/1500ml? (I have a 2L flask and stir plate) Does a larger starter have an impact (positive or negative) on a medium OG beer of say 1.050-1.065?
thanks
axr