stepping up a starter

[DrunkTrucker]

I had a quick question. When stepping up a starter does it matter what kind of DME you use to step up with? Or do you have to use a DME thats similar to the beer you are gonna put it in? I have wheat malt extact on hand but if i can use that it will be a little cheaper than buying a different DME.

 

[mrkristofo]

go ahead and use the wheat dme. You're shooting for a gravity around 1.040 for the starter. Make up 500mL, pitch your yeast, let it grown, step it up again with another 500mL, pitch at high kraeusen into your fermenter.

 

[Ooompa Loompa]

Agreed, you're not using a ton of DME for your starter, so that little bit isn't gonna make a difference in your beer overall.

 

[DrunkTrucker]

I kind of figured it wouldnt have much effect on it. Just wanting to make sure. Thanks.