ViperMan
Well-Known Member
Okay - I tried searching, but there are so many varients of naming/spelling that I couldn't find what I was looking for. But this is a quick question.
I plan on making a mini-batch of brew this weekend - I'm getting ready for a car show and I'm basically going to try making two batches of beer at only 1.25 gallons each.
I have Beersmith - in fact just bought my "key" today - so that'll help me with my batch size, but the only thing it doesn't help me with is the Yeast.
My LBS has White Labs yeast in small vials, and I really like their variety plus the idea of using liquid yeast instead of dry yeast.
Now, I know that for a 5gal batch, you have to make a starter, which I did very successfully with my last batch. BUT, if I'm only doing 1.25 gallons, should I not bother with the starter and just pitch what's in the vial? Is even that much yeast too much? I think the vials usually have enough for about 3 gallons, give or take...
Suggestions? Thanks.
I plan on making a mini-batch of brew this weekend - I'm getting ready for a car show and I'm basically going to try making two batches of beer at only 1.25 gallons each.
I have Beersmith - in fact just bought my "key" today - so that'll help me with my batch size, but the only thing it doesn't help me with is the Yeast.
My LBS has White Labs yeast in small vials, and I really like their variety plus the idea of using liquid yeast instead of dry yeast.
Now, I know that for a 5gal batch, you have to make a starter, which I did very successfully with my last batch. BUT, if I'm only doing 1.25 gallons, should I not bother with the starter and just pitch what's in the vial? Is even that much yeast too much? I think the vials usually have enough for about 3 gallons, give or take...
Suggestions? Thanks.