Liquid Yeast Starter

[Clarkd]

After a few brews under my belt I decided that I wanted to try a batch with liquid yeast. Went with the https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f63/california-common-anchor-steam-clone-extract-ag-54301/ california common. Anyways I didn't do enough research and didn't realize you need dme for a starter and so far I have only done all grain. Using the yeast calculator on Mr. Malty it says that I would need 2.7 packs without a starter.

I guess my question is basically do I leave the yeast in the fridge for a few more weeks and order some dme online(I'm 4 hours from a lhb), or follow the directions on the wyeast smack pack and pitch it after it swells?

Any input is much appreciated! Thanks!

Clark

 

[Seven]

When are you planning to brew your beer?

Smack the yeast pack and make a starter approx. 3 to 4 days prior to brewing.

 

[bad67z]

Do you have any extra base malt (2 row or pale malt)? If so make your self a 2l batch of wort and use it for a starter.

 

[kc.rkitek]

Since you're only doing all-grain, make your own wort for the starter! You don't need DME for a starter...any pale hopless wort at 1.040 SG would do. You just need some pale 2-row. It's the exact same thing as what you'd make with DME, just a little more time invested.

It's probably more convenient to make a couple gallons at once and freeze it in 1 liter containers for future starters. If I figure correctly, about 3# in 2 gallons will get you to 1.040 @ 75% efficiency, but you can use whatever calculator that suits you to figure it out.

 

[Clarkd]

Awesome, thanks folks! I've got lots of 2 row on hand. I'll make the starter tomorrow when we brew a seperate dry yeast batch. Your help is much appreciated!

Clark