WoodlandBrew
Well-Known Member
Depending on the size of your beer, the starter volume will vary. The question here is what size do you normally end up making for your beers? Based on that, what size would you find most useful?
I have a 2L and it has served me well - FWIW, I got the heavy-duty, wide-mouth version from Cynmar. It's awesome.
The local science shop has a used 4L on the shelf for $40. Definitely tempted ...
I would buy a 5L, but I have heard so many stories about them breaking easily. $50 is a lot of coin to spend on a big glass bottle that may not last long.
I have a 2L and it has served me well - FWIW, I got the heavy-duty, wide-mouth version from Cynmar. It's awesome.
The local science shop has a used 4L on the shelf for $40. Definitely tempted ...
I just found the perfect vessel for making LARGE starters! 5 gallon sanke keg with the spear removed. It can be treated just like a giant flask AND it works with my stir plate. Now I won't need to step starters when I brew 11 gallons of high gravity lagers.
Do you cold crash and decant? Wouldn't the shape of the keg put a lot of yeast back into suspension while decanting?