Starter for 3 US gallons (11.356 liters)

Starter for 3 US gallons (11.356 liters)

by gvhorwitz

Hi,
I'm planning to do my first BIAB. It'll be 3 US gallons (11.356 liters). Also I've bought a stir-plate, which I'm itching to use. I'll be using a Wyeast Activator pack

My question is: is a starter for this smaller batch okay to do, or will I be pitching too much yeast into the wort?

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Post #2 made 9 years ago

by joshua

GVHorwitz, Depending on your Fermentation Temperature, it is Difficult to Use Too Much Yeast.

The fermentation will happen faster, But, you can Lose much of the yeast Flavors/esters.

It sure does beat slow fermentation, though!

Honest Officer, I swear to Drunk, I am Not God.

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Post #3 made 9 years ago

by Rick

Plug your info into here, this is a decent resource for yeast pitching rates.

http://www.mrmalty.com/calc/calc.html#"

I don't know what the gravity is, but a 1.055 OG brew of 3 gallons can use a 1L starter.

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Post #4 made 9 years ago

by gvhorwitz

Wow, quick replies. Thanks for answers and links

Greg

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