starter yeast

[jovian]

..hello all ..

..yeah I'm new to home brewing. .. actually just got a kit this christmas but haven't even attempted to start yet. .. lots of questions.

..anyway I have an ipa kit with all the ingredients and basic instuctions..

.. I want to prepare a starter yeast before I do any boiling..
.. So with that in mind, .. how should this be done? .. and is this done like day before adding to the wort or what's the time frame like?

..oh and is there like a basic tips and tricks to read on the this site for beginners?

.thanks
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[El Pistolero]

Here are some tips for doing a starter.

For general how-to for the beginner, try How-to-Brew.

Welcome to the forums.

 

[jovian]

Thank you very much for the speedy reply and direction.

..the forum looks great.. you guys are doing an awesome job..

..thanks again El Pistolero.

 

[SwAMi75]

..hello all ..

..yeah I'm new to home brewing. .. actually just got a kit this christmas but haven't even attempted to start yet. .. lots of questions.

..anyway I have an ipa kit with all the ingredients and basic instuctions..

.. I want to prepare a starter yeast before I do any boiling..
.. So with that in mind, .. how should this be done? .. and is this done like day before adding to the wort or what's the time frame like?

..oh and is there like a basic tips and tricks to read on the this site for beginners?

.thanks
;

Honestly, if making a starter looks a little too complicated to you right now, don't sweat it for your first brew. Just pitch a tube or smack pack, and you'll be fine.

Starters are great, and I always recommend using one, but they're not mandatory, esp. if you haven't gotten all the other techniques down first.

Welcome to the forum, and best of luck!

 

[cgravier]

i agree with sam75...although im all for starters i think its more of an advanced step that i wouldnt recomend doing on your first batch. I would at least have one batch under my belt first to get the feel for brewing. Starters are exactly the same as making a full beer just on a smaller scale. There are so many ways to screw up, and making a starter will just increase the chances of mess ups by 2x. There are so many things you cant control, but you can control the option of using one.

smack packs or white labs pitchable vials have enough yeast in them to get your beer going really well. (they are equal to a 1-2 pint starter)

some people NEVER use a starter....

all that being said its not really that hard to make one either...

good luck! Have Fun!

 

[homebrewer_99]

i agree with sam75...although im all for starters i think its more of an advanced step that i wouldnt recomend doing on your first batch...some people NEVER use a starter....

...are those the ones always complaining their beer is not what they expected?

 

[boo boo]

homebrewer 99, most of the time it is.