Recent content by Yeastguy

Yeah, what I'm actually doing is I'm building it up at around 77F, storing it in the fridge, and on brewday I let it warm up to room temp before pitching. Maybe I should try growing it at a lower temp, even though it might take longer to grow, just to make sure. I didn't quite get what you...

Yes, I've used a DO probe when I worked at a lab that had one, and determined this was the optimum point. I'm not sure you can kill yeast cells by over oxigenating it, though. And as a matter of fact, I tested for viability and was over 99.5% everytime. I'm not using a stir plate because...

Awesome, that's what I wanted to know. Thanks!!

Hi guys! New poster, long time reader here. I've been looking for help for a long time now on Homebrewtalk, but still haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. So if you like challenges, give this post a shot! :ban: So, here's the problem: When I grow a starter from wyeast / white labs...