digphish
Well-Known Member
I finally decided to use a starter after using a liquid yeast for the first time ever last batch. I didn't use a starter with my Kolsch, and it fermented fine although there was about a 30 hour lag time. so, I bought a 1000ml flask, stopper, air lock and package of yeast starter (DME and nutrient). I boiled 16oz of water in the flask. I then added the DME, which of course boiled right up out of the flask when the first clump landed in the water. After that I finally got the rest of the DME in the water and brought it back to a boil for 10 minutes. I then covered the top with aluminum foil and put it in ice to bring the temp down. When it was down, I shook the crap out of it to aerate. I also shook the yeast vile (White labs 002). When I opened the vile, it foamed out all over me. I then dumped what was left (couldn't really tell how much was left as it was mostly foam...I would guess about half of a vile) into the flask, shook, and stoppered. Now I wait to see if it works. Any feedback? Any thoughts on whether it will be okay? I made the starter at 2pm today, and plan on pitching at 11pm tonight, hopefully when the yeast is very active. Thanks for any feedback.