sanigav7
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I have finally gotten around to making a yeast starter for a Wit I plan on brewing tonight. I made the starter yesterday and I just want to make sure this is what should be expected. (this is only my 2nd starter).
I have a 1000L flask (already, I know I need a 2000L going forward) and after boiling the wheat DME I had on hand, I had about 700mL of liquid...poured the yeast in and let it sit. It's been sitting for about 20 hours. It looks good from what I can see with the krausen on top...however there is no real "yeast cake" if you will. There is some yeast on the bottom, but not nearly what I expected.
Was I expecting too much? Think this is good to go? I don't want to risk 5 gallons on a weak/botched starter.
I have a 1000L flask (already, I know I need a 2000L going forward) and after boiling the wheat DME I had on hand, I had about 700mL of liquid...poured the yeast in and let it sit. It's been sitting for about 20 hours. It looks good from what I can see with the krausen on top...however there is no real "yeast cake" if you will. There is some yeast on the bottom, but not nearly what I expected.
Was I expecting too much? Think this is good to go? I don't want to risk 5 gallons on a weak/botched starter.