I was planning on brewing my first lager this weekend, the bohemian pilsener recipe from Brewing Classic Styles. I went to mr malty to confirm what starter size I need. OG 1.056, 5gal batch, stirplate starter, but here's the kicker: I have two smack packs of wyeast 2001 Urquell mfg on 27oct08. According to mr malty, that puts it at 10% viability. Is that right? If that's the case, it says I'd need to use a 5300mL starter with SEVEN packs of yeast. Obviously I only have two, and I'd like to keep the starter size at 2000mL.
I could put off the pilsener and brew my american amber. Anyone think the yeast viability is off? Anyone think BMW owes me some fresher yeast? I ordered it on 3/1/09.
I could put off the pilsener and brew my american amber. Anyone think the yeast viability is off? Anyone think BMW owes me some fresher yeast? I ordered it on 3/1/09.