Starter has been on hold...for awhile

[karbinator]

I made a kolsch starter back on 10-6. After 5 days ferm in the
erlyn. I moved it to the fridge cause the weater was awful for
brewing. It's still in there, and now 10-21 ! the bigger prob is
it's only capped with aluminum and rubber band. Should I decant
and reboot this stuff, or just go make the batch of beer and use it?
What's the consensus?

Thanks

karb

 

[JMSetzler]

I'd let it warm back up to room temp, decant some of the liquid, and then use it normally.

 

[Falcor]

I'd let it warm back up to room temp, decant some of the liquid, and then use it normally.

+1, i've used a starter that was in the fridge for 2 weeks and it worked great. but it seems better to decant first, since the yeast is cold it will be more firm/compact at the bottom and won't be disturbed by the pour.

 

[CaptYesterday]

Decant, let it warm up, and couldn't hurt to give it a little wort or extract while you are brewing to awaken the yeast.

If you just decant and pitch as is, you'll probably see a bit of lag time before fermentation kicks in, but you'll be fine.

 

[TexLaw]

You're probably fine. I would hardly sweat it at all. Just in case, though, give it a whiff before you commit to your brew day.


TL

 

[karbinator]

Thanks guys. I'll use it on a 5gal batch tomorrow, and hope for the best