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  1. J

    Large starter vs. steps

    Makes sense. In the future I will do 2 steps. This time I will make a crazy large starter with a gravity or between 1.035-1.040 to not stress the yeast.
  2. J

    This is how big your Mash Tun needs to be

    So, I pulled the general formula out of the thread: Mash Tun Size (gallons) = (OG*BatchSize/(21*Efficiency))/4 where OG is original gravity post boil and BatchSize is the batch size after the boil. My question is (if I followed the thread correctly) that this is assuming a mash thickness of...
  3. J

    Large starter vs. steps

    Duboman - do you see any problems with making a gigantic starter to achieve the same cell count at Yeastcalc? (option #1)
  4. J

    Large starter vs. steps

    That would be right around the alcohol content that is legally allowed to be sold here in Utah (4% ABV by law)!
  5. J

    Large starter vs. steps

    Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Should I size between no shaking and intermittent shaking since I do have the ability to add oxygen with a stone to the starter wort? My guess is that wouldn't be as effective as intermittent shaking, but might be better than no shaking.
  6. J

    Large starter vs. steps

    I am making a 10 gallon batch of Ale with starting SG of 1.076. I should've purchased at least two White Labs vials, but only ordered 1. I need to brew by this weekend and don't want to pay extreme shipping charges to get another vial here so I have to try to make do. I am considering a...
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