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I’m also interested if it’s not too late. Thank you!

+1 to the slurry in jar. Pitched onto yeast cakes on 2 batches and wasn't pleased with results.

Sweet! I might try them in some sort of blonde ale. I just ordered some wild harvested lager yeast from craft cultures at ebrewsupply and other Michigan hops. I'll be set for a while.

I ordered some of these, what beers did they turn out well in.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/edgingft.htm This worked well for me. Got kegs used, didn't bother to file them down anymore

Lots of way to go as described above. Crucial part of fermentation will be completed by the time you leave

I brewed a BW using info from here. Easy and tasted great!! https://www.fivebladesbrewing.com/lactobacillus-starter-guide/

Thanks

Good advice about not making your first batch harder. A 36 qt bayou classic is $34 at amazon. While I think the 44qt is better for 5g batches you could definitely make it work. The Pliney kit can't be cheap. So don't waste that, I think you'll be disappointed. Maybe go to the LHBS and pick...

I recall going 3-4 generations with no problems. I used to make larger starters and throw some into mason jars so I'd have a "clean" culture vs a slurry. I'd store it for extended periods and make another starter when needed.

I just ordered the bohemian pilsner and helles lager Palmer kits from AHS. It may be a few months before I report back. It was like 43 total for both kits and they were extra to my original order so didn't cost more shipping. Best kits I recall making were Williams brewing California pilsner...

I'm sure it'll still be great. Got me looking into reculturing the bells yeast again. Experimenting to me is more fun than drinking

Mine usually takes longer but maybe my yeast is more stressed out in Arizona with shipping/heat.

I'm no expert but I personally would have waited for the bells yeast to take hold before adding the hefe slurry. Culturing from bottles takes a while to build up. Do you still have the 3 other Oberon bottles?

Either is more than enough. The blichmann has is adjustable. I would imagine the other one is.