So, uh... how big of a vessel was I supposed to use for a 1 L starter?

alpo · Feb 4, 2009

Because I was using a 1 L flask with a stir plate and it erupted everywhere after about 36 hours. Started with 500 mL and stepped it up another 500 mL after 24 hours.

Yeah, yeah, it sounds dumb, but I had done it a bunch of times now with no problems, but this is the first time I've used this yeast (WLP001 Cali Ale). Also, it never really gets to 1 L anyway, between boil off and evaporation, more like 750 mL.

carnevoodoo · Feb 4, 2009

i will make a 1L starter in my 2L flask. Sometimes yeast can get crazy. That's all part of the fun!

Yankeehillbrewer · Feb 4, 2009

I had the same type of thing happen with a starter of Wyeast American Ale Yeast. I was doing a 1 pint starter in a 1 quart mason jar. Next time I'll be using something that's at least 3 times bigger than my starter. I hate to think of how much yeast I lost because of that.

alpo · Feb 4, 2009

Yeah, luckily I have a day left before brewing and the OG is only going to be about 1.050, so I'm not that concerned about it, other than the mess it made.

So, uh... how big of a vessel was I supposed to use for a 1 L starter?

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