This is the yeast starter method I have been using lately, and so far I'm very happy with the results (I haven't used my stir-plate since I first tried it):
https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/vie ... 12&t=70926
Interesting related posts:
A writeup on yeast by the inventor of the method: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/blogs/ ... ar-weapons
Trial by "denny" from the AHA forum: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/blogs/ ... new-tricks
Thread of the above: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... ic=24447.0
On the recommended vessel size of at least 4:1 ratio of vessel volume to starter volume: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg311544
Pitching during high krausen is ideal, but not strictly required: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg311489
On yeast and bacteria replication, UFA and ergosterol reserves, and other stuff: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg312730
More on yeast growth: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg312443
And more: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg318406
On pitch rates, yeast health, and also high gravity worts: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg312809
Slurries, repitching, top cropping: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg313988
Pitch health vs Fermentation health, lag phase, time-to-own, quiescent cells: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg314005
Pitch rates and esters: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg314704
Same starter size for lagers, double for big beers (OG 1.070+): https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/vie ... 26#p744011
Against yeast rinsing: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... ic=19850.0
Why not store yeast outside of beer: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ ... #msg294664
Podcast discussing many things related to yeast starters (17:45 is the relevant part to SNS, and 15:00 for starters in general): https://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcas ... ting-right
Shaken, not Stirred (aka James Bond) yeast starter method
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There are some that go to different parts of the same topic thread, but that served me well as a review similar to a lecturer re-capitulating. Sometimes the answer to a particular question could have been better but the information is good.
