Noob Hefe yeast starter Q?

[hammer one]

I will be doing my 1st Hefeweizen and it occured to me that using DME in the yeast starter might not be the right thing to do. Should I use wheat extract or corn sugar so as not to effect the tast or is DME ok?

 

[Professor Frink]

DME in the starter is fine, it won't affect the taste. Don't use corn sugar, it'll affect the abiliity of the yeast to break down the malt.

 

[TexLaw]

Consider decanting your starter before you pitch, also.


TL

 

[Joker]

And use a blow off tube, Hefe's tend to get a little excited when they get some yeast. Or is it yeast get excited when they get some Hefe?

 

[hammer one]

Thanks for the tips! Just didn't want to make any stupid mistakes.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Asking a question was NOT a stupid mistake...use the DME...I do it all the time...

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

So I was a little forgetful today on my trip to the LHBS. I'm brewing a hefe tomorrow or Monday and wanted to get a started up and running. I purchased several other things but totally forgot the DME. All I have at home is some DARK DME from stout I did. Is it safe to use the DME with hefe yeast if I decant before pitching? LHBS closed at 1, and is not open on Sundays.

 

[Sir Humpsalot]

With a hefe, make sure you use a BIG starter.... I mean, at least a gallon!!!






LOL (that's just a joke, folks)