OK, so this will be my first yeast starter. I am making an american amber with an OG of 1.052. I will be making a 5 gallon batch but usually end up with 5.5 gallons post boil (7 gallon pre-boil). Using the online Mr. Malty calculator it says I need one activator pack in 2L for a simple starter (which I assume means no shaking). Does that seem big for a starter? I have a one gallon glass growler that I plan to use but noticed that when filled with 2L it only half full. Is head space a problem? I assume not since oxygenation is good for yeast growth but I wanted to check. I certainly can shake intermittently but because of work I will only be able to shake it every once in a while. Does this sound right? My plan is smack the pack tonight, make the starter tomorrow, put it in the fridge friday morning, warm it up to room temp Saturday and then decant the top of the wort and reconstitute the yeast cake before pitching on Saturday. Will this work? Thanks for the help
Ben
Ben