RogueVassar
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I'm in the midst of my mash and realized that I never made a starter for my belgian wit yeast. I harvested it from a batch at the beginning of July. What I've read is that the yeast is fine being that old but that I should have put it in a starter a few days ago. What should I do now? The brew store that I went to is out of this yeast. There is a second one a little farther away.
Should I pitch this yeast and check on it tomorrow? That's my gut feeling but I have only ever pitched reused yeast when it's a week old (and did it without a starter). Also, I probably have 2 cups of yeast saved. Normally, I only put in about half a cup. Should I add more if I do use this stuff?
Should I pitch this yeast and check on it tomorrow? That's my gut feeling but I have only ever pitched reused yeast when it's a week old (and did it without a starter). Also, I probably have 2 cups of yeast saved. Normally, I only put in about half a cup. Should I add more if I do use this stuff?