starter questions

[twst1up]

Made a starter last wed in a flask. 1/2 cup DME in about 600 ml water. Didn't see any foam, although it was bubblin' and there's a decent amount of sediment on the bottom. Heres the question...i, of course, never got to brewing when i wanted and now I'm wondering if i can still use the starter after a week (figure i can but just wanna check)...or, should i decant, and add a little more boiled and cooled DME to get it going again?

thanks in advance

 

[cubbies]

I almost never get any kind of substantial krausen on my starters. As long as there is sediment you are good. Remember, the purpose of a starter is to get the yeast going and get them multiplying. If you have sediment, the starter did it's job.

It will likely be fine for a while, but it might not be a bad idea to step it up if you have the time. The yeast got nice and full and I am sure are having a nice nap right about now. They will wake back up once you put them in wort, but you can speed that process up if you give them some more munchies.

 

[RLinNH]

Add 1/3 Cup more DME about 24-36 hours before you plan on Pitching. Yes, you need to go through the boiling/Cooling thang again(hey man, ya never know. I have heard of people just scooping DME into a starter solution... ).