Yeast Starter Size

[Adamkel]

Hello All!
I'm plan on brewing an Imperial Amber tomorrow with an OG of 1.090. Will a 1L starter with 1pk of US-05 suffice?
1L or 2L starter?
1pk or 2pks of US-05?
I'm using a stir plate, 24hrs before pitching. This will be my biggest brew to date. Any advise will be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[bassmang4]

https://www.brewersfriend.com/yeast-pitch-rate-and-starter-calculator/

 

[BugEyedValiant]

I'd just rehydrate the two packs of US-05, no starter.

 

[GoeHaarden]

https://www.brewersfriend.com/yeast-pitch-rate-and-starter-calculator/

^^^^^^this!

 

[brandonlovesbeer]

It's not really the number of packs that you throw in. It's the strength of the starter.

You don't want a super strong starter because that could stunt the growth of the yeast. 1.040 should be strong enough to get the yeast moving.

 

[Adamkel]

Thanks all! Here's to a Labor Day-Brew Day tomorrow[emoji482]