yeast starter for cider

[tlg779]

I was wondering if I could use some other than dme to make my starter for a hard cider I'm afraid that it would give it an off taste

 

[FastAndy]

If you use light DME you won taste it in the cider. You can always decant the cider too and pitch the slurry.

 

[gjabball]

I just use apple juice. I sanitize the stir bar and yeast container. 900 ml of apple juice, Pitch yeast and let it go for a few days. Do not boil the juice!