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Yeast starter calculator?

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by dhelegda, May 27, 2015.

 

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    dhelegda

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    I am making RyePA with a OG of 1.078 I am using Wyeast 1450 Denny's Favorite 50...need to make a yeast starter, what calculator do you use. Or how much water, yeast nutrient and DME should I use?
     
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    Ole_Smoky

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
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    dhelegda

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    I'm actually trying to use that one too...it's not making sense
     
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    dhelegda

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    Never mind I think I have this
     
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    Ole_Smoky

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    what wasnt making sense? For one that big you will need a multi step starter. Atleast 2, maybe 3.
     
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    dhelegda

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    Posted May 27, 2015
    I didn't see how much water I needed, then I realized it asked how may liter starter I wanted to use. Weird I have never had used a multi step starter before.
     
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    Ole_Smoky

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    I did one for my last brew because the stir stick that came in my starter kit wouldnt spin a 2L starter at all, so the next starter I did a 2 set with 2 1L ones. Worked great.
     
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    brewing_clown

    Supporting Member  

    Posted May 27, 2015
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    dhelegda

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 27, 2015
    I aerate with a fish pump and stone the shake every time I walk by. It's been working for big beers
     
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