I just got this and the Conan in the mail today, and of course want to brew with them as soon as possible. Many people claim a two step starter for a total of 10-14 days is beneficiary for the 644, very nice to hear it's not strictly necessary. I'll get the starter going tonight, maybe I will be able to brew this weekend?
Plan is a split batch, 2.5gal each for 644, Conan and US-05. I'll put the probe on the 644 and was planning on 70F and just let Conan and US-05 tag along with whatever temp they get too...
When you say it takes awhile, how long are we talking? And does it keep generating heat the entire time? I'm at 67-68F ambient atm, so it'd be really nice for the pipe line if I could pull it out of the chamber after a week or at least two... thoughts?
/Magnus