Yeast starter noob

[brewdude76]

Does John Palmer's method from How to Brew work? It seems like it would work really well but I am hesitant because of how long he says to make it before you brew.

 

[Thirsty_Monk]

Yes making starters really works.

This is one of the big steps how to improve your beer.

Also check this thread
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/how-do-i-figure-og-starter-110873/

 

[Grinder12000]

Works but you don't need to be that anal about timing. For optimum results sure but I make mine a couple days ahead of time and it helps a lot.