loovenator
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Hey
I'm brewing an Oatmeal Stout with an OG target of 1.066 tomorrow.
I had an old packet of WLP004 Irish Ale yeast with a manufactured date of 12th April 2016. Using Mr Malty etc. it had 0% viability but I thought why not make a starter (2L) and see what happens. 48hours later and I've got activity.
Now been as I don't know what the cell count is do I:
(a) chuck the starter in with a pack of Windsor dry yeast
(b) only use the starter and hope there is a high enough cell count for a healthy fermentation
(c) forget the WLP004 and just use the Windsor
Cheers!
I'm brewing an Oatmeal Stout with an OG target of 1.066 tomorrow.
I had an old packet of WLP004 Irish Ale yeast with a manufactured date of 12th April 2016. Using Mr Malty etc. it had 0% viability but I thought why not make a starter (2L) and see what happens. 48hours later and I've got activity.
Now been as I don't know what the cell count is do I:
(a) chuck the starter in with a pack of Windsor dry yeast
(b) only use the starter and hope there is a high enough cell count for a healthy fermentation
(c) forget the WLP004 and just use the Windsor
Cheers!