yes, starters are essential for liquid yeasts... supposedly you can pitch the activator packs after they swell, but i (and many others), still like to make a starter... this is a great site for calculating how big of a starter to make:
Mr Malty Pitching Rate Calculator
New question with the same topic - I don't have any dme around, can I make starter out of 3/4 cup of sugar with a pint of water?
New question with the same topic - I don't have any dme around, can I make starter out of 3/4 cup of sugar with a pint of water?
If you're AG, it's good to always have a pack of DME in the cupboard. I bought a three pound bag a couple of years ago, just for starters.
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