Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:07 pm
Started a WL Cal Ale Yeast starter tonight. 3/4 cup DME in just under 2 liters. I actually split 3/4 DME in two 7/8 liter Mason Jars. Followed the Brewstrong Podcast technique to the tee..just hit 4 hours and no krausean. I dont have a stirplate yet, so Im shaking each every hour. Lots of sediment on the bottom. The DME might have been a little old, could this be a problem? It was bolied well so Im not worried about contamination, just lack of activity so far. I pitched the yeast at around 74F, but it was very clumpy I actually bought it 2 weeks ago (well refrigerated). Im probably being impatient, but just thoughht I'd throw this question out for the experts out there...planning on using 1/4 of the starter with bottling my hi ABV Stone Ruination Clone (last batch under carbonated) , and then using the rest in about a week on an IPA. Thanks in advance...
Jason.
tap:Alesmith IPA
carboy:Sour Blonde, Rye Saison w/Brett
bottld: Tripel A,Tripel B,Sour Blonde,Hef, Saison w/Brett
OnDeck:Brown Ale
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