First 2 Liter Yeast Starter

[Lucky7s]

I have my first 2 liter yeast starter on the stirplate with Belgian Ardennes (Wyeast Labs #3522). It is fermenting well after 8 hours. I planned to let it ferment 24-36 hours and then refrigerate for a brew in 6 days. Is this okay or do I need to brew sooner?

 

[eastoak]

that's fine.

 

[Cyclman]

Give it longer on the stir plate, 48 hrs., then chill, be sure to leave 1/2" of beer on it if you decant off the excess wort.

 

[Lucky7s]

After 26 hours...why did I wait so long to do yeast starters?

 

[opus345]

why did I wait so long to do yeast starters?

Right there with you. Started using starts about 4 batches ago and will not look back. It is one of those important steps to making good beer that you originally didn't think was a big deal.