I have a question concerning yeast starters. I made one with 2 cups water 1/2 cup dme and let it get a a boil and and put it in the flask. I chilled it down and added the yeast samples. What I am worried about is that the wort was chilled but the sides of the flask were just a little warm (I could hold it easily with out a towel). It's been about 12 hours, I just checked on my yeast starter and the krausen hasn't really formed much. I just worry there is no yeast activity.
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aiptasia
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Anything below 100 degrees should be fine for a pitching temperature on a starter. It might stress the yeast a little bit and it's better to have the wort as close to room temperature (which the yeast should also be at temperature-wise).
I also just realized that the instructions called for 1800 mL of water which is roughly 7.6 cups. I didn't read that and only put in 2 cups. Would that be a problem? I am thinking about just doing a new yeast starter today. It seems like I messed up a lot of things...thanks for the help as well!
