Lunarpancake
Well-Known Member
Ok i forgot to create my starter, can i continue with brew-day (today) and just pitch the liquid yeast? or should I put-off brew day till next week
Help! Quick Response needed!
Help! Quick Response needed!
Or get a starter going ASAP and let it ferment for 18-24 hours, then pitch tomorrow. You can leave wort sitting overnight as long as your sanitation is good.
Or get a starter going ASAP and let it ferment for 18-24 hours, then pitch tomorrow. You can leave wort sitting overnight as long as your sanitation is good.
What kind of beer are you aiming for? OG? I've done beers up to 1.060 without a starter and had no issues. Starters aren't absolutely neccessary, they just make things easier. If you're doing a beer over 1.060 though, I'd suggest putting off brewing until next week. Or buy another pack of yeast.
If you're looking at 1.050 OG I say just go ahead and pitch it. A lot of people don't make starters with smaller beers so it certainly isn't the end of the world.
Directly from How to Brew:
-For OGs less than 1.055, you need 60-120 billion yeast cells. A starter isn't necessary
-A single packet of dry yeast has 50-70 billion cells
-Liquid yeast tubes have about 100 billion cells
That being said, a starter won't hurt, but it really isn't needed. You are good to go.
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