Most sites talk about starters being done in flasks. Is there any reason that I can't take 1/2 pound DME, 1/2 gallon of water and use my brew bucket. I am going to boil the DME/water and sterilize the bucket. I thought that if I did that 2 days before brewing, I could then dump my beer right on top. Also, some say to hop the starter. Should I?