Ok. i'm getting ready for Batch number 6. I've been using the smack packs for my 5 gallon ale's and have been pleased.
But i think i need to learn how to do starters and want to confirm that i'm doing this correctly.
My next batch will be 5 gallons with a target OG of 1.064. i still plan on using a smack pack.. but i think i want to use it as a starter.
Are these steps correct. Based on https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/how-make-yeast-starter-pictorial-76101/
- 3 days before brewing.. smack the pack
- Wait for it to swell.
- Mix 2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of dme
- Boil for 10 minutes
- Put in 1L Flask
- Aerate
- pour in smack pack
- cover with tin foil
- Wait 3 days
- Brew 5 gallon batch and pour the whole thing into the frementer.
Anything sound off with that plan?
But i think i need to learn how to do starters and want to confirm that i'm doing this correctly.
My next batch will be 5 gallons with a target OG of 1.064. i still plan on using a smack pack.. but i think i want to use it as a starter.
Are these steps correct. Based on https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/how-make-yeast-starter-pictorial-76101/
- 3 days before brewing.. smack the pack
- Wait for it to swell.
- Mix 2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of dme
- Boil for 10 minutes
- Put in 1L Flask
- Aerate
- pour in smack pack
- cover with tin foil
- Wait 3 days
- Brew 5 gallon batch and pour the whole thing into the frementer.
Anything sound off with that plan?