I intend to make a starter from a new vial of WLP002 the batch will be 15 litres of mild OG 1.032 but I want enough yeast to be able to freeze 4 or 5 aliquots. I've never frozen yeast for storage before so I'm not sure how big my starter needs to be.
Using a stir plate will a 4 litre starter be enough? Should I step up or can I put the contents of the vial of yeast straight into the 4 litres ?
Thanks All. aamcle
Starter Size + extra to freeze?
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Re: Starter Size + extra to freeze?
This is the calculator I use for my starters and over pitching. I normally over pitch by 100 billion so I can reuse again. I don't freeze it just leave it in the fridge covered in wort.
http://www.brewunited.com/yeast_calculator.php#
http://www.brewunited.com/yeast_calculator.php#
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Re: Starter Size + extra to freeze?
Additional credit goes out to Beersmith's article on the subject, and to various internet blogs and websites that I used to check data against.
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Re: Starter Size + extra to freeze?
Thanks, that's just what I need.
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