Going to be embarking down my first belgian recipe. Found a recipe for the Rochefort 8 clone, but I have a few questions for you all-knowers.
I am planning on making a 500mL yeast starter tomorrow evening from a Wyeast or White Labs Abbey strain. I have made a starter before, but it was from a slurry I saved from an IPA batch. For some reason, I didn't think it grew (I know it never was contaminated, so that is good) but in retrospect and talking with others, I guess it did and I was looking for something different to happen. Nonetheless, I want to get a starter going for this "big" beer (OG=1.075).
My game plan was to make a starter wort and put 500mL into a sterilized 1 quart Mason jar. Place the lid on lightly and allow to cool. Once to room temp, pitch the room temperature yeast and place foil over the Mason jar and stow in a dark, warm spot. Does this sound good to everybody? I know some people use air locks, but I know others that don't and I don't see why this won't work. One less think to clean and sterilize. Also, will a 500mL starter be enough for this OG? I am assuming yes, but have never done a beer this big.
I am planning on making a 500mL yeast starter tomorrow evening from a Wyeast or White Labs Abbey strain. I have made a starter before, but it was from a slurry I saved from an IPA batch. For some reason, I didn't think it grew (I know it never was contaminated, so that is good) but in retrospect and talking with others, I guess it did and I was looking for something different to happen. Nonetheless, I want to get a starter going for this "big" beer (OG=1.075).
My game plan was to make a starter wort and put 500mL into a sterilized 1 quart Mason jar. Place the lid on lightly and allow to cool. Once to room temp, pitch the room temperature yeast and place foil over the Mason jar and stow in a dark, warm spot. Does this sound good to everybody? I know some people use air locks, but I know others that don't and I don't see why this won't work. One less think to clean and sterilize. Also, will a 500mL starter be enough for this OG? I am assuming yes, but have never done a beer this big.