NightTrainLayne
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I had some yeast purchased last June (While Labs Cali Ale WLP001) that has been in the refrigerator this entire time. We had a new baby in July and I tore up my knee a few months later, and just haven't had the time to brew.
The yeast had a best used by 09/25/12 date on it, but I could not find a date of production.
Decided to brew this weekend, but knew my yeast needed reviving. I've never done a starter before (I have brewed and bottled 10-12 batches), but started one Wednesday night.
Did one liter in a plastic two liter jug/pitcher covered in sanitized foil loosly and have shaken it when I get a chance.
As of this morning it looked like it was going pretty well. Obvious yeast Krausen forming at the top, things look to be going well.
From my reading, it would appear that some would recommend doing a second step up starter before brewing.
However, I plan on brewing tomorrow. Am I better off just letting the current starter go until I brew, or spend some time tonight doing a second step up?
The yeast had a best used by 09/25/12 date on it, but I could not find a date of production.
Decided to brew this weekend, but knew my yeast needed reviving. I've never done a starter before (I have brewed and bottled 10-12 batches), but started one Wednesday night.
Did one liter in a plastic two liter jug/pitcher covered in sanitized foil loosly and have shaken it when I get a chance.
As of this morning it looked like it was going pretty well. Obvious yeast Krausen forming at the top, things look to be going well.
From my reading, it would appear that some would recommend doing a second step up starter before brewing.
However, I plan on brewing tomorrow. Am I better off just letting the current starter go until I brew, or spend some time tonight doing a second step up?