Redtab78
Well-Known Member
I have a question regarding starters, I know the proportionate amounts are around 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup DME, but how do I get that up to 2L? Do I keep adding 2 more cups and 1/2cup DME till Im at 2L? wouldn't that put my gravity way beyond the 1.040 to start?
Second question is concerning steps on stir plates. If I make a 2L starter and have it on stir plate, how long should I let it go before cold crashing it, and then do I mix more DME and water, and after decanting the cold crashed yeast, refill it with the new wort to bring it back to 2L?
I hope I don't sound confusing here, but I will be making a Mac and Jacks clone next weekend and a 2L starter is recommended on the calculator I used and I just want to make sure I am doing it right, thanks!
Second question is concerning steps on stir plates. If I make a 2L starter and have it on stir plate, how long should I let it go before cold crashing it, and then do I mix more DME and water, and after decanting the cold crashed yeast, refill it with the new wort to bring it back to 2L?
I hope I don't sound confusing here, but I will be making a Mac and Jacks clone next weekend and a 2L starter is recommended on the calculator I used and I just want to make sure I am doing it right, thanks!