Hi!
A have recently started brewing AG and and I only make 10 litre(2,64gal) batches to save some money and be able to brew more frequently.
But one thing I don't save money on is the yeast. I've started making starters but when reading about starters on Mr Malty I've noticed that you never should do a smaller starter then 1L, wich in my case i way to big for one batch.
So my questions are:
1. can I make a big starter and split it up between two batches even tho I brew one week apart?
2. How much yeast health will the other half loose in one week in the fridge?
3. Do I need to give the later half some extra wort to warm up with before pitch?
4. How big can a starter from one white labs vial be before I have to start stepping up my starters?
Thanks.
A have recently started brewing AG and and I only make 10 litre(2,64gal) batches to save some money and be able to brew more frequently.
But one thing I don't save money on is the yeast. I've started making starters but when reading about starters on Mr Malty I've noticed that you never should do a smaller starter then 1L, wich in my case i way to big for one batch.
So my questions are:
1. can I make a big starter and split it up between two batches even tho I brew one week apart?
2. How much yeast health will the other half loose in one week in the fridge?
3. Do I need to give the later half some extra wort to warm up with before pitch?
4. How big can a starter from one white labs vial be before I have to start stepping up my starters?
Thanks.