mgortel
Well-Known Member
I have a pack of Wyeast 1099 (Whitbread) that I just bought at LHBS.....was the last one they had and I didn't have time to order online, etc....so I bought it.
Problem is it is dated April 10, 2012.
Going to use it for a Sweet Stout Saturday, 1.060 OG......1.023 FG
My concern is the age....I was planning on a 1 litre starter......
Beersmith says the viability is only 16% for this yeast with the date I enter......which puts it at 16 billion cells....and calculates a starter size required of 2.72 litres.....
Sound right to you guys....is that overkill....do you think I could get away with a 2 litre starter?
Any advice appreciated...
BTW....am I right in my understanding that a 1 litre starter is of course 1 litre of water and 1/2 cup DME???
Problem is it is dated April 10, 2012.
Going to use it for a Sweet Stout Saturday, 1.060 OG......1.023 FG
My concern is the age....I was planning on a 1 litre starter......
Beersmith says the viability is only 16% for this yeast with the date I enter......which puts it at 16 billion cells....and calculates a starter size required of 2.72 litres.....
Sound right to you guys....is that overkill....do you think I could get away with a 2 litre starter?
Any advice appreciated...
BTW....am I right in my understanding that a 1 litre starter is of course 1 litre of water and 1/2 cup DME???