ClarnoBrewer
Well-Known Member
I'm stepping up my game and brewing a 25 gallon batch of doppelbock. I haven't brewed too many lagers, and never in this quantity. According to Mr. Malty, I need a 7 person hot tub full of yeast as a starter. I'm thinking I just pitch a couple of smack packs into a 5g carboy of wort, then decant and go from there.
Is this reasonable? How should I time when to pitch?
I really like to keep it simple, so this would be a reasonable method. I also have a stirplate, so would it be worth starting in a 2l flask before pitching to 5 gallons?
Thanks!
Is this reasonable? How should I time when to pitch?
I really like to keep it simple, so this would be a reasonable method. I also have a stirplate, so would it be worth starting in a 2l flask before pitching to 5 gallons?
Thanks!