Why does Mr Malty, in general, call for more vials and more wort than White Labs or Wyeast?
For a 1.06 OG Ale, Mr Malty calls for 208B cells, 2 vials and 1L of starter.
From their sites:
For a 1.06 OG Ale, Mr Malty calls for 208B cells, 2 vials and 1L of starter.
From their sites:
Each vial of White Labs liquid yeast is designed to be used directly in 5 gallons, hence the term "pitchable yeast." Each vial is equivalent in cell count to a pint starter, or 75-150 billion cells.
White Labs recommends on their label to make a starter "if the gravity is over 1.070, if the yeast is past its "best before" date, or if a faster start is desired........To brew a high gravity beer: 2 pints
After its pitched, how many cells does the Propagator end up with?The Propagator package contains a minimum of 25 billion cells in a yeast slurry
The Propagator is designed, when propagated in a 1-2 liter starter culture, to inoculate 5 gallons of standard strength ale wort (1.034-1.060 SG) with professional pitching rates.