USMChueston0311
Marine Grunt
Hey guys
First time getting into the yeast side of things. I used a couple calculators (Mr Malty) brewers friend etc, and Im getting different answers.
I have 1 pack of WLP002 from Oct 20, 2018. So its kind of old, calculators are saying 45-50% viability. I have a bunch of quarts of sterilized wort Ive made, a stir plate that can hold a carboy, and 5 L and 2L flasks, plus smaller sizes.
My target pitch day is Tuesday afternoon/evening. When should I start the 1st step with 1 pack and 2L of wort on stir plate? And Do I leave it on plate for 24 hours, crash and decant and then add to another 2L of wort, or go up to 3-4L of wort?
Thank you in advance.
I am also going to innoculate my slants and plates, 1 of each for starting my bank.
First time getting into the yeast side of things. I used a couple calculators (Mr Malty) brewers friend etc, and Im getting different answers.
I have 1 pack of WLP002 from Oct 20, 2018. So its kind of old, calculators are saying 45-50% viability. I have a bunch of quarts of sterilized wort Ive made, a stir plate that can hold a carboy, and 5 L and 2L flasks, plus smaller sizes.
My target pitch day is Tuesday afternoon/evening. When should I start the 1st step with 1 pack and 2L of wort on stir plate? And Do I leave it on plate for 24 hours, crash and decant and then add to another 2L of wort, or go up to 3-4L of wort?
Thank you in advance.
I am also going to innoculate my slants and plates, 1 of each for starting my bank.