I have read through a few threads... wanted to ask some (hopefully) simple questions.
I would like to take a smack pack, split it into two and save the other for a batch to be made later (at which time...would like to split it again). Here is my plan:
-make a 1 liter starter
-split into two
-with one of the 1/2 liters, cool, decant and make another 1 liter starter to pitch
-with the other 1/2 liter, decant and save for the next batch.
my questions are:
1) is 1 liter enough to split into two?
2) will a 1 liter starter result in double the amount of yeast?
3) can I decant enough to use a white labs vial to store the yeast that I plan to save for the next batch, or should I find a mason jar or similar?
I would like to take a smack pack, split it into two and save the other for a batch to be made later (at which time...would like to split it again). Here is my plan:
-make a 1 liter starter
-split into two
-with one of the 1/2 liters, cool, decant and make another 1 liter starter to pitch
-with the other 1/2 liter, decant and save for the next batch.
my questions are:
1) is 1 liter enough to split into two?
2) will a 1 liter starter result in double the amount of yeast?
3) can I decant enough to use a white labs vial to store the yeast that I plan to save for the next batch, or should I find a mason jar or similar?