Starter - Light?

[JRChase]

Good day, I know I want to ferment in a dark environment, but how about a yeast starter? Is it fine to do on the kitchen counter, or does it need to be in a dark room if possible?

 

[Cyclman]

You want to ferment hopped beer in a dark environment, to avoid skunking. I don't add hops to my starters, so don't worry.

 

[JRChase]

Thanks, been running my starters in the basement where I ferment, but I never know when I throw a stir bar. Kitchen it is.

 

[flars]

I kept my kitchen starters away from direct sun light and the heat produced by halogen lights.