Thatpersson
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So I went to make my first yeast starter today. I had a packet of hydrated yeast and a 22oz bottle to start it in.
I started using a recipe I found online. It said to use 4 cups water and 1/2 cup extract. After I added the extract I realized this was too much liquid for my 22oz bottle...so..i dumped out half of the liquid. After I boiled it and cooled it I went to add the yeast. As if I hadn't already messed up enough I opened the packet before popping the nutrient sack. So i awkwardly popped the sack and shook the bag...though I lost a bit of the fluid.
I got the mixture into the bottle, finally, with out any further problems. It appears there is already a bit of action going on. Do you think it is ok to use?
My main concerns are that I lost some of my malt extract when I dumped out the water...though...the solution wasn't fully mixed yet.
Also, did the nutrients mix well enough with the yeast?
I really want this batch to turn out well as I will be using it on my first original recipe.
What are your guys' thoughts?
I started using a recipe I found online. It said to use 4 cups water and 1/2 cup extract. After I added the extract I realized this was too much liquid for my 22oz bottle...so..i dumped out half of the liquid. After I boiled it and cooled it I went to add the yeast. As if I hadn't already messed up enough I opened the packet before popping the nutrient sack. So i awkwardly popped the sack and shook the bag...though I lost a bit of the fluid.
I got the mixture into the bottle, finally, with out any further problems. It appears there is already a bit of action going on. Do you think it is ok to use?
My main concerns are that I lost some of my malt extract when I dumped out the water...though...the solution wasn't fully mixed yet.
Also, did the nutrients mix well enough with the yeast?
I really want this batch to turn out well as I will be using it on my first original recipe.
What are your guys' thoughts?