formula2fast
Well-Known Member
So I have searched the forum, and how found how to make a starter, but not a lot of clear info on what to do between making and using it. I made a starter for my brew this past saturday, but not sure how effective I was.
I made the starter out of a wyeast smack pack on thursday in a 1000ml flask with 600ml of water, 1/2 cup DME, and half a table spoon of yeast nutrient. After boil and chill to 70*, I pitched the yeast and air locked it in the same place as my carboys sit. Then right before pitching time, I drained off most of the liquid, and left just enough to swirl it around and suspend the yeast, and in she went.
Today I just bought a stir plate, but am wondering how long I put the starter on the stir plate and when (right after making it, right before pitching, the whole time?)?
How do I properly create and nurture a starter to make sure it is in tip-top shape for pitching?
I made the starter out of a wyeast smack pack on thursday in a 1000ml flask with 600ml of water, 1/2 cup DME, and half a table spoon of yeast nutrient. After boil and chill to 70*, I pitched the yeast and air locked it in the same place as my carboys sit. Then right before pitching time, I drained off most of the liquid, and left just enough to swirl it around and suspend the yeast, and in she went.
Today I just bought a stir plate, but am wondering how long I put the starter on the stir plate and when (right after making it, right before pitching, the whole time?)?
How do I properly create and nurture a starter to make sure it is in tip-top shape for pitching?