allanmac00 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 25, 2008 Messages 150 Reaction score 2 Location Wilmington Mar 3, 2010 #1 Can I use Wheat DME to make a starter for a non-wheat beer? I have some extra laying around and would prefer to use that.
Can I use Wheat DME to make a starter for a non-wheat beer? I have some extra laying around and would prefer to use that.
M mosquitocontrol Well-Known Member Joined Sep 6, 2008 Messages 1,082 Reaction score 10 Location Denver Mar 3, 2010 #2 Yes, you decant most of the spent wort off the starter before adding it to the beer. The cup or two max leftover that you add will have negligible effect on the flavor of the beer.
Yes, you decant most of the spent wort off the starter before adding it to the beer. The cup or two max leftover that you add will have negligible effect on the flavor of the beer.
M maida7 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 10, 2009 Messages 2,826 Reaction score 53 Location Asheville, NC Mar 3, 2010 #3 I use wheat DME for all my starters and pitch the entire thing. Works great!
steinsato Senior Member HBT Supporter Joined Jan 18, 2010 Messages 1,202 Reaction score 16 Location Santa Fe, NM Mar 3, 2010 #4 I do it without decanting as well.