Yeast starter DME

[dancon12]

I'm getting together an ingredient list for my next brew - Belgian strong ale - and it will be my first time using a yeast starter.

Does the type of DME used in the starter matter? In other words, should I get something dark, that's similar to the malt profile of the wort that I'm pitching it into?

 

[heferly]

don't think so...i usually use plain light for everything...unless you're building up and pitching a huge starter, you should be able to use any dme

 

[smagee]

The color of the DME would only matter if you're cultivating it for a light-colored brew (and even then, probably not much, although it would depend on the size of the starter). For a Belgian strong, use whatever you like.

 

[dancon12]

Perfect, thanks!