Yeast starters

[scottm1]

What's the best method for starting yeast using dime and a stir plate?

 

[aryoung1980]

Use a 10:1 ratio for mL water to grams DME. For a 1L starter that's 1,000mL water to 100 grams DME. Boil for 10 minutes. Cool to pitching temp. Add yeast and stir.


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[flars]

The size of your starter is based on the estimated OG of your beer and the production date of your yeast.
Yeast cells lose viability as they age. The older your yeast is the larger the starter you will need for the same OG beer.
This is one of the calculators I like to use.
http://www.brewersfriend.com/yeast-pitch-rate-and-starter-calculator/