JoeSTL
Active Member
Just bottled my first batch of Caribou Slobber this past weekend. I learned a lot, mostly that I need to improve my setup. I'm planning on brewing a batch of NB's Phat Tyre next weekend. I love the original, so I'm hoping this clone is close! It's another extract kit, but I plan on stepping up my game. I now have a burner, a wort chiller, and will be doing a full boil. I also will be doing a yeast starter.
I'm not so sure about the timing of it all though. How long does it typically take the smack pack to be ready for the starter? How long is 'too long' before it goes bad? It's in the fridge right now, but after I smack it, it should be out of the fridge, right?
So then whenever the yeast is ready, I make the starter and stir it occasionally in my 2L flask. I don't have a stir plate yet, so I plan on swirling it throughout the day. So I do this for 1 day, then I can pour it in my wort when it's time?
So if I'm brewing on Saturday, I'm making the starter on Friday, and smacking the yeast pack Thursday night?
I'm not so sure about the timing of it all though. How long does it typically take the smack pack to be ready for the starter? How long is 'too long' before it goes bad? It's in the fridge right now, but after I smack it, it should be out of the fridge, right?
So then whenever the yeast is ready, I make the starter and stir it occasionally in my 2L flask. I don't have a stir plate yet, so I plan on swirling it throughout the day. So I do this for 1 day, then I can pour it in my wort when it's time?
So if I'm brewing on Saturday, I'm making the starter on Friday, and smacking the yeast pack Thursday night?