Is a 5L flask too big for a 2L starter?

[Otter]

I have 1L flask and a brand new 5L flask, thanks to the recent MoreBeer deal!

I need a 2L starter for Saturday.

Is there some kind of surface area issue that I haven't heard about? or something else?

[Bugeater]

I hope there's no problem, I've been using a 5 liter flask for 1.5-2 liter starters for the past year and a half and my beers have all fermented just fine. Don't taste too bad either.

Wayne

[Otter]

I didn't think so, but there always seems to be some obscure piece of arcanum that I'm not familiar with.

[bub]

I didn't think so, but there always seems to be some obscure piece of arcanum that I'm not familiar with.

you mean like when I eat the onions at Steak n Shake my pee and armpits smell like onions for over 2 days.
BUB

[ApresSkiBrewer]

I didn't think so, but there always seems to be some obscure piece of arcanum that I'm not familiar with.

you mean like when I eat the onions at Steak n Shake my pee and armpits smell like onions for over 2 days.
BUB

See, this is good to know. I knew I hung out here for some reason.

How much was the deal of the day for the 5L flask from morebeer?

[Otter]

I think it was around $18. It was one of those multiple Deals of the day.

I was driving to Hilton Head, SC and had my laptop open in the passenger seat in case something was a really good deal.

It could have been a real pain if not for Push Eject's emails.

[Old Nick]

Doesn't seem like there is a problem. I pulled the trigger on the same DOTD and I used the 5L to make a 2L starter this past weekend. I had less than a 5 hour lag. Kind of interesting that you will get all kinds of condensation on the inside of the flask from the heat that the yeast are generating though.

[siwelwerd]

Is there some kind of surface area issue that I haven't heard about? or something else?

Nope. In fact, I'd say more surface area would arguably be better, if anything, as that would promote more gas exchange. I regularly do 2L starters in a 4L container.